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Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

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This easy cherry tomato caprese salad takes less than 30 minutes to make! Packed with fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic vinegar, it's the perfect light summer meal or appetizer.

 

Ingredients

 

  • 2 pints of cherry tomatoes - washed & sliced in half

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 8oz mozzarella ball - cubed

  • 1-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • Large handful of fresh basil leaves - sliced/torn - save a few whole leaves for garnish

  • 1-2 teaspoons balsamic glaze - I use store bought

  • Kosher salt

 

For Serving:

  • Toasty bread - for serving

Instructions

  1. Add cherry tomatoes bowl with 1T olive oil. Lightly salt, and then mix.

  2. Add tomatoes to a serving plate.

  3. Sprinkle mozzarella cubes on the plate.

  4. Generously drizzle olive oil over tomatoes and mozzarella.

  5. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar onto tomatoes and mozzarella. 

  6. Lightly salt dish to taste.

  7. Tear or slice basil into ribbons, saving a few whole leaves for garnish. 

  8. Top dish with a balsamic glaze drizzle. (You can use honey/ agave if you don't have balsamic glaze but want the sweetness).

  9. If possible, let the dish rest in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marinate. 

  10. Serve with toasty bread. Best served fresh or within a day.

Notes

Best served right away. Will last for a day.

Feel free to sub vegan mozzarella for regular mozzarella.

Keywords: cherry tomato caprese salad, caprese salad, appetizer

Find it online: https://modernhomecook.com/cherry-tomato-caprese-salad/