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THE BEST Caprese Salad + DIY Caprese Salad Bar
4.9 from 30 votes

THE BEST Caprese Salad + DIY Caprese Salad Bar

Caprese salads show summer's best with creamy mozzarella and heirloom tomatoes topped with fresh leafy basil and fruity olive oil. Serve the salads individually or turn this simple Italian staple into a party by creating a DIY caprese salad bar where everyone can help themselves.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella , cut into ¼-inch thick slices
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella such as ciliegine or bocconcini, drained, balls
  • 3 pounds tomato about 6 large heirlooms, or assorted fresh garden tomatoes
  • 1 bunch basil fresh leaves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil fruity
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Instructions

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  1. Place the mozzarella on a large board or platter with the drained mozzarella balls. Slice the tomatoes into wedges and assemble individual salads on plates with the mozzarella and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, seasoned salts, toasted pine nuts or add pesto and romesco sauce. Serve prosciutto on the side of desired.

Notes

  • Consider sprucing up your DIY Caprese Salad Bar even more by adding flavored salts and sauces. Pesto, romesco sauce, and olive spreads make great toppings. Use antipasto ingredients that compliment the Mediterranean palate as well. Sliced stone fruits and melons are terrific accompaniments as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 364mg (15%) Potassium 446mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1853IU (37%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 305mg (31%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 364mg 15%
Potassium 446mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1853IU 37%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 305mg 31%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.