The Best Easy Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
A delightful and refreshing Caprese salad featuring vibrant cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil, perfect for any casual gathering or as a light pre-dinner snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz ripe cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz mini mozzarella balls
- 8 large fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 dashes black pepper
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients. Wash cherry tomatoes and dry them.
- Slice each cherry tomato in half.
- Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces.
- Mix together the halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and torn basil.
- Dress salad with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Give the salad a rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For a more robust flavor, let the salad sit before serving. Feel free to add variations such as pesto or quinoa for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caprese salad, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, easy salad, Italian recipe