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Homemade Caprese salad recipe topped with chopped basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.

Caprese Salad recipe

A classic Italian Caprese Salad recipe that highlights the beauty of fresh, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and good olive oil. Simple, rustic, and perfect for summer gatherings, church potlucks, or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 (as appetizer or side)
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3–4 Ripe tomatoes - Heirloom or beefsteak preferred sliced
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella - Drained sliced to match tomato rounds
  • 12–15 Fresh basil leaves - Washed and gently dried
  • 2–3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil - For drizzling
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt - Or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground
  • 1–2 teaspoon Balsamic glaze - Optional for finishing
  • 1 loaf Crusty bread - Optional for serving and soaking juices

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing tomatoes and mozzarella)
  • 1 Cutting board (Large, sturdy surface)
  • 1 Serving platter (Or individual plates for portioning)
  • 1 Small spoon (For drizzling olive oil or glaze)

Method
 

  1. Slice ripe tomatoes into thick rounds, slice mozzarella to match, and wash and dry basil leaves.
    Sliced ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves arranged neatly on a marble surface.
  2. Place tomato slices on a serving platter and alternate with mozzarella slices.
    Traditional Caprese salad with sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves on a decorative plate.
  3. Tuck fresh basil leaves between and around the tomato and mozzarella layers.
    Fresh green salad with cherry tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, add balsamic glaze if desired, then let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.
    Homemade Caprese salad recipe topped with chopped basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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