Description
A fresh and simple Caprese salad with sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, torn mozzarella, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss to combine.
- If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg