Description
Indulge in the vibrant taste of Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad, a delightful dish that captures the essence of summer. This refreshing salad features juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with rich extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. Perfect for gatherings or a light meal, this colorful creation brings people together with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (quartered)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat dry.
- Halve each tomato and quarter the mozzarella balls.
- In a large bowl, combine halved tomatoes, mozzarella pieces, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg