Caprese Salad Recipe
This traditional Caprese Salad recipe is easy, quick, and ever refreshing. What better way to celebrate summer's best flavors in a bowl? The juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, a nice tartness from the balsamic-red wine vinegar dressing, and aromatic basil all ready in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- ½ cup loosely packed basil leaves (chiffonade directly before serving)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
For The Salad
- Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters.
- Cut the mozzarella balls into halves.
- Add the cut tomatoes and mozzarella to a bowl.
- Add oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix well.
For the Dressing
- Add the balsamic and red wine vinegar to the small bowl.
- Add the olive oil and whisk until emulsified.
- Pour the mixture over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- At the last minute, slice the basil thinly and add to the dressed salad. Mix gently to avoid bruising the basil.
- Serve immediately.