Description
A vibrant Italian salad featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, aromatic basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Halve the tomatoes and mozzarella balls with a sharp knife.
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves in a bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
For make-ahead options, prep the ingredients in advance but keep oil and seasonings separate until serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Caprese, Salad, Italian, Fresh, Summer, Vegetarian