Easy Caprese Salad Recipe
A quick and refreshing Easy Caprese Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and a homemade basil olive oil drizzle, perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes (sliced)
- 12 oz fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves plus extra for serving
- ¼ cup olive oil
- store-bought balsamic glaze (optional)
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Blend basil olive oil. Add the olive oil and basil to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Arrange slices. Arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella slices on a plate.
- Season. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle dressing. Drizzle with basil olive oil and balsamic glaze (if using).
- Garnish and serve. Decorate with extra fresh basil leaves and serve.
Keywords: Caprese salad, easy Italian salad, fresh mozzarella salad, basil olive oil, tomato mozzarella salad