How to make Easy Caprese Salad
There’s nothing better than garden-fresh tomatoes at the peak of summer—ours are picked straight from the vine! Caprese salad is a light, nutrient-rich dish packed with antioxidants, protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals, making it a balanced choice for heart, bone, and immune health.
Layered with juicy tomatoes, creamy thinly sliced mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves, then finished with a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser. Light yet satisfying, it’s perfect as a side for family meals or gatherings—or enjoy it as a refreshing main dish served with whole grain bread for added fiber and lasting energy.
Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 8-10 large fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- balsamic, to taste
- extra virgin olive oil, to taste
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
- Arrange slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter.
- Add fresh basil.
- Drizzle with balsamic and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy!
