Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a fresh and simple recipe that brings together juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil for the ultimate flavor combo. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, it’s a delicious way to savor classic Italian flavors!
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Why You Will Love This Caprese Salad
Ingredients Needed for this Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad
Ingredient quantities for this easy iced caprese salad recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
This super simple salad requires just a few ingredients.
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Mozzarella pearls – these are small ball of mozzarella
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Oregano
How To Make Caprese Salad (Quick Overview)
The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the salad. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
This salad is really easy to make! Start by adding the halved tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella pearls into a bowl.
If you can’t find mozzarella pearls, you can cube regular fresh mozzarella instead. But use the pearls if you can find them – they’re fun to eat and pretty cute too!
In a separate small bowl, create the dressing by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano.
Pour the dressing over the main ingredients.
Toss and serve immediately.
Do not refrigerate this salad – the basil will begin to wilt and brown. Serve immediately and at room temperature.
Enjoy! This salad is great for cookouts, BBQs, picnics, holidays, and just because.
More Cookout Side Dishes
Looking for more sides to bring to a cookout? Give these a try:
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- Steal the spotlight at your next gathering with this broccoli salad recipe. Packed with bold, crave-worthy flavors, it’s guaranteed to disappear in seconds!
- Don’t overlook the classic potato salad! Creamy, zesty, and endlessly satisfying, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’ll have your guests lining up for seconds.
- Your cookout just found its perfect match—macaroni salad! Easy to prep, bursting with flavor, and totally stress-free, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any backyard bash.
- Stay cool and refreshed with this juicy chicken corn salad! Perfect for your next picnic or BBQ, it’s light, satisfying, and oh-so-delicious.
- Sweet, savory, and bursting with summer vibes—this coleslaw is a total showstopper. Trust us, it’ll be the star of the table!
- Up your BBQ game with this creamy, dreamy cucumber salad with ranch dressing. It’s a fresh, flavorful pairing for all your grilled favorites! Or, you can enjoy this chicken cucumber salad as a high protein alternative.
I hope you love this salad! It’s such a tasty flavor combination.
More Summer Side Dishes
- Love smoky flavors? The bacon and green beans recipe delivers savory, crispy perfection that pairs like a dream with grilled meats. Your taste buds will thank you!
- Meet your new summer essential: this zesty garbanzo bean salad. Cool, tangy, and full of flavor, it’s the perfect addition to any picnic or potluck.
- Roasted vegetables are the unsung hero of any cookout, featuring caramelized, rich flavors that no one can resist.
- Zucchini casserole is a veggie sensation packed with flavor and guaranteed to steal the spotlight. It’s a grill master’s dream side dish.
- Yellow squash casserole is pure summer magic—cheesy, melty, and bursting with the best seasonal flavors. You’ll want this at every gathering!
- Baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible, it’s a guaranteed hit.
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Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 20 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 cup mozzarella pears (or cubed fresh mozzarella)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil leaves.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano to create the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the tomato, mozzarella, and basil mixture, and gently toss to ensure all of the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Mozzarella pearls are typically found in the deli section near where you would find fresh mozzarella.
Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
