Description
Easy Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad with fresh mozzarella pearls, basil leaves, olive oil, and balsamic glaze for a quick and refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse and slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Drain and pat dry the mozzarella pearls.
- Wash and dry the basil leaves completely.
- Add tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and mozzarella pearls to a medium bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Top with fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad before serving.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Remove basil leaves before storing and add fresh basil when serving again.
- Do not freeze because the tomatoes and mozzarella will become mushy.
- Whole basil leaves stay fresh longer than chopped basil.
- Heirloom tomatoes can replace cherry tomatoes.
- Fresh mozzarella packed in water gives the best texture and flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for a hearty lunch option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
- Cholesterol: 30