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Caprese Salad Recipe

What better way to celebrate summer any time of year than with a delicious caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and plenty of fresh herbs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese salad, caprese salad recipe, ensalada caprese, salad caprese recipe, traditional caprese salad
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • ½ cup loosely packed basil leaves

Instructions

For the Salad

  • Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters.
  • Cut the mozzarella balls into halves.
  • Add the cut tomatoes and mozzarella to a bowl.
  • Add oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix well.

For the Dressing

  • Add the balsamic and red wine vinegar to the small bowl.
  • Add the olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
  • Pour the mixture over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • At the last minute, slice the basil thinly and add to the dressed salad. Mix gently to avoid bruising the basil.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 1mg