Description
Summer Caprese Salad is a quintessential dish that captures the essence of summer. Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad combines juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy buffalo mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with rich balsamic vinegar and high-quality olive oil. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this easy-to-make salad is sure to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Slice the heirloom tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella into even rounds.
- Layer the tomato slices and mozzarella on a serving platter, alternating with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar and olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg