Caprese Salad is a simple and elegant salad made with alternating slices of juicy, ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella. It’s topped with fresh basil leaves and drizzled in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then sprinkled with salt and pepper. It’s a classic Italian salad and my personal favorite!
Caprese salad (also known as insalata caprese) is a classic Italian salad from the island of Capri. It’s made from only a handful of fresh ingredients and couldn’t be easier to make. It’s simple, juicy, creamy and always what I order when I’m traveling Italy. Imagine sitting in a cafe on the Amalfi coast, gazing out at the ocean and eating a caprese salad. It’s the most perfect experience ever.
Ingredients3 large tomatoes, sliced
8 ounces mozzarella, sliced
a handful of fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic reduction (balsamic glaze)
salt and pepper
Method* Add a slice of tomato to a plate, then add a slice of mozzarella on top.
* Keep alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella until you've used up all the ingredients.
* Place fresh basil leaves in between the layers. I prefer smaller basil leaves to keep them whole, but if you have large basil leaves you can cut them up as well.
* Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic reduction on top of the tomatoes and mozzarella.
* Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.