Fresh Tomato Caprese Salad + Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Tomato Caprese Salad + Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh, light and healthy tomato mozzarella salad with basil and balsamic glaze! Perfect for lunch or dinner with friends with salad!
This simple salad is one of our favorites because it is fast and delicious. If you like the taste of Caprese, we suggest you try some of our other favorites, including: Caprese Pizza and Caprese Kebab.
Also known as CAPRESE salad
This tomato mozzarella salad is one of my favorite foods. This is a quick and simple salad that can be made immediately. Whether it’s a side dish or an appetizer-it’s impeccable.
The combination of fresh basil, tomato slices, thick mozzarella cheese and a little balsamic glaze is delicious.
Ever wondered why it is called “Caprese” salad? This salad comes from Italy-from the island of Capri! This is the origin of its name.It’s there, this salad
Different service methods
Serve the salad as shown in the picture above (we like fresh mozzarella cheese, which can be sliced ​​beforehand) or change it. You can also use mozzarella cheese balls and cherry tomatoes (such as our Caprese Kabobs or this Quick Caprese Salad) to make it smaller.
We even have more Caprese recipes, such as:
Best balsam reduction
Our favorite balsamic reducing agent is Modena Cream Balsamic Glaze. But you can also make it yourself!
Mix balsamic vinegar and brown sugar (4 parts vinegar to 1 part sugar) over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Make your own. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the mixture is reduced by half.
What to serve with mozzarella salad?
Here are some of our best Italian dishes to accompany this salad:
So many choices. In fact, any pasta or pizza is suitable for this salad!
For a simpler salad, please check:
Course Salad
Italian food
Preparation time 8 minutes
Total time 8 minutes
8 servings
Calories 150 kcal
Author Little Luna
- 3 steak tomatoes
- 12 ounces thick slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
- Basil
- Balsamic Glaze
- Pepper selection