Caprese Salad is an easy but oh-so-tasty combo of tomato, mozzarella, and basil. This is a simple & delicious salad that looks gorgeous!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Caprese Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad
Servings: 4
Author: Jen CIncyshopper
Ingredients
1/2cupBalsamic Vinegar
4Roma Tomatoes
4-6ozFresh Mozzarella
4-5Fresh Basil leaves
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Slice tomatoes.
Slice mozzarella and cut into pieces small enough to fit on tomato slices.
Add vinegar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Cut basil leaves into strips.
Plate tomato slices.
Top each with a piece of cheese and a few basil strips.
Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This salad tastes best when it's served as soon as possible. However, you can keep it in the fridge- either before or after serving. If making ahead, we'd recommend keeping it in the fridge for no more than 24 hours.