Garden fresh tomatoes and herbs tossed with mozzarella in a two-ingredient dressing might just be the most simple, most delicious salad ever! Things this good just don’t need to be complimented.
I’ve been a fan of Caprese Salad for years. There just something about fresh, sweet tomatoes with soft Mozzarella cheese. When it’s served and I get that first little waft of fresh basil, my mouth starts watering, and honestly, I get downright giddy. I love that this salad is dressed simply with a splash of good olive oil and balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. It’s like summer in every single bite!
My super simple version of a Caprese Salad takes out about fifty percent of the work needed (which the salad’s not hard to make to start with) to make this recipe. I use Mozzarella “pearls” which you’ll find alongside regular Mozzarella in the grocery and grape tomatoes. I have pots of herbs growing right outside my back door, so I just pluck off some basil leaves, tear them up a bit and add them to the bowl for a bright burst of fresh flavor. I add a bit of olive oil and balsamic to a mason jar with salt and pepper, shake then drizzle over the tomatoes, cheese, and basil. That’s it. Now comes the good part, enjoying this lovely creation!
Ways to serve Super Simple Caprese Salad:
- on its own for lunch or as a side dish at supper.
- with crusty bread as an appetizer.
- over pasta for a light lunch or dinner.
- piled on “take out” pizza for a fresh new twist.
- add in tuna or rotisserie chicken, a bit of cooked pasta for a great protein-packed salad.
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Ingredients
- 1 pint grape tomatoes - cut in half
- 8 ounces Mozzarella pearls or cubes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves - torn
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Add tomatoes, cheese and basil to a medium size bowl. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour over salad and gently toss. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to mix. Serve immediately.
- **Best served at room temperature. Can be stored in refrigerator for two days.
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Linda Brown
This sounds wonderful but I just don’t care for balsamic vinegar, what else could I use?
Donya
Hey Linda.
You could use red wine vinegar. You can substitute whatever kind of vinegar you like. Enjoy!
~Donya
LINDA
Thank you dear!
Would you have a really good chicken spaghetti recipe you could post?
Donya
Hey Linda!
Here’s one of my family’s favorites. I hope you like it:
https://www.asouthernsoul.com/out-of-this-world-rotel-chicken-spaghetti/
Enjoy,
~Donya
Bev
My whole family loves this easy caprese salad. It pulls together in less than 5 minutes & it tastes great. Thank you for this easy recipe
Maggie
I’ve actually done this salad with Italian dressing, also very yummy!