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Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad (Caprese Salad)
Description
This Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Salad is a fresh summer salad loaded with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, fresh basil leaves, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. This simple salad comes together in just minutes and makes the perfect side dish for a summer BBQ, potlucks, holiday gatherings, or even a light lunch. With fresh ingredients and almost no prep work, Caprese Salad is a favorite summer salad recipe!
Ingredients
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- 24 oz. cherry tomatoes
- 12 oz. mozzarella pearls, drained
- 7-10 basil leaves, roughly chopped or chiffonaded
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fresh tomatoes.
- Roughly chop or chiffonade the fresh basil leaves.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls into the bowl and toss.
- Add the chiffonaded basil.
- Drizzle everything with extra-virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Toss gently until everything is coated with a bit of olive oil.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or serving platter.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For entertaining, create caprese skewers by threading tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil onto toothpicks or small skewers, and you have a perfect Caprese Salad appetizer!
Notes
- Chiffonade is a simple cutting technique used to slice fresh herbs or leafy greens into thin ribbon-like strips. It’s most commonly used with basil leaves and gives dishes a pretty presentation while helping distribute fresh flavor evenly throughout salads, pasta dishes, soups, and appetizers. To make a chiffonade, stack the leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin strips with a sharp knife.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 2.9 g
- Sodium: 1192.3 mg
- Fat: 3.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.8 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 14.2 g
- Cholesterol: 7.7 mg
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