Easy Caprese Salad Recipe

An easy and healthy Caprese Salad recipe. Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil make for the perfect summer dish. Add balsamic pearls to the Caprese salad ingredients for a different version. 

Easy Caprese Salad,

This recipe is a very simple little salad that will make any dinner a little more special.  And we are a lover of basil here on the ranch so any excuse we can use to have a little basil works for us.   It’s super easy since there are only three Caprese salad ingredients other than the seasonings.  Enjoy the simple yet irresistible flavors of this classic Caprese Salad. Always a crowd-pleaser!

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 Caprese Salad with Balsamic Pearls

A delicious twist to this classic salad is topping it with Balsamic Pearls.  These Balsamic Pearls are created from 8-month aged balsamic vinegar.   These Balsamic Pearls go through a special process to be transformed into small jelly balls with a thin outer layer and a juicy core. In this way, vinegar returns to its initial shape; to grapes’ rounded shape, that bursts in your mouth releasing its unique flavor.   And Balsamic Pearls upgrades a caprese salad with a unique flavor and colorful beauty. 

easy caprese salad recipe

With all the fresh vegetables coming out of the garden this summer, you need to make this easy Salad.   It’s so good and is the perfect complement to any dish and especially an Italian dish.    This is especially good with heritage tomatoes and these bring all-new colors to this salad with or without Balsamic Pearls

Caprese salad ingredients:

tomatoes, mozzarella and basil

 Ingredients:

Equipment needed:

  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board

How to Make an Easy Caprese Salad:

Caprese salad ingredients


Slice the fresh tomatoes into quarter-inch or half-inch slices.    Then use a sharp knife or a Mozzarella cheese slicer to slice the cheese. 

Tomatoes, basil


Slice the basil leaves into ribbons by stacking the basil leaves on top of each other, roll them up lengthwise then slice.  And then toss them to separate into ribbons. 

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Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella in a pretty pattern by alternating each slice.  Top with the basil ribbons, olive oil,  freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.  

Balsamic Pearls on salad

Or you could add a couple teaspoons of Balsamic Pearls for a delicious twist.  Perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

 

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Caprese Salad with Balsamic Pearls
Make an easy Caprese salad with these simple Caprese salad ingredients. We think this is the best Caprese salad recipe version of this gorgeous dish.
Evelyn Osborn
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Slice Mozzarella Cheese using a sharp knife or a Mozzarella Cheese Slicer. Slice tomatoes into 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch slices.
  • Arrange sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, alternating each slice
  • Slice basil leaves into ribbons and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes and cheese
  • Drizzle with olive oil and top with freshly ground black pepper and salt

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 538mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1335IUVitamin C: 12.5mgCalcium: 439mgIron: 0.6mg
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