Easy
Italian
Caprese Salad - Italian Summer Bliss
Savor Italy's iconic Caprese salad, a vibrant mix of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Born on the Isle of Capri, this dish celebrates August’s peak tomato season with simple, fresh flavors.
15
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Keto
Cooking Times
15 min
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
4.00 medium
Tomatoes
ripe, preferably heirloom
8.00 oz
Fresh mozzarella
sliced
12.00
Fresh basil leaves
3.00 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil
1.00 tbsp
Balsamic vinegar
0.50 tsp
Salt
to taste
0.25 tsp
Black pepper
to taste
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
2
Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on a platter.
3
Tuck basil leaves between slices.
4
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Serve immediately as an appetizer or side.