Easy Caprese Salad

This Caprese salad is fresh, simple, and full of classic Italian flavors. It’s the kind of easy recipe that always feels a little special. It’s a perfect for summer get-togethers, light meal, or as a beautiful side dish with dinner.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes sliced
16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
1 cup fresh basil leaves whole
2-3 tablespoons balsamic glaze optional
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Slice tomatoes into thin slices.
4 medium tomatoes
Slice mozzarella into thin slices.
16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
On a serving plate, place a slice of tomato, mozzarella and a basil leaf and continue alternating in a row or circle.
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and a little olive oil, if desired.
2-3 tablespoons balsamic glaze

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