Easy and Best Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes – Quick & Delicious
This Caprese Salad is bursting with colorful cherry tomatoes, fresh mini mozzarella balls and fragrant basil in a homemade balsamic dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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
1. Add balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a medium-sized bowl. Stir well to make the dressing.
2. Discard the liquid from the mozzarella container and lightly rinse the mozzarella balls. Add them to the bowl with the dressing.
3. Rinse cherry tomatoes under cold water, pat them dry, and cut in half. Add them to the bowl.
4. Layer and roll the fresh basil leaves, slice them into ribbons, and add to the bowl.
5. Stir everything together, taste, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
6. Just before serving, drizzle with balsamic glaze for a sweet and tangy finish.
Notes
Store Caprese Salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Add the balsamic glaze just before serving to avoid discoloring the mozzarella.
Use the freshest basil and tomatoes available for the best flavor.