Caprese Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Square image of cherry tomato caprese salad in a clear bowl. Red tomatoes, green basil, and white mozzarella pearls

Caprese Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

This salad is so tasty - and easy! Made with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil chopped caprese salad is the perfect Summer salad that you can make in no time!

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 8

Total Time 8

Course Salad Recipes

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 3 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
▢ 8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella pearls (about 1½ cups)
▢ ½ cup fresh basil leaves (tear or slice larger leaves)
▢ ¼ cup olive oil
▢ 2 tablespoon vinegar (use balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar - or a combination of the two)
▢ 1 garlic clove (minced)
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Stir until combined. Refrigerate up to 1 or 2 hours before serving.
Adjust seasoning to your taste.

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Kori's Tips

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VARIATIONS: Use balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar; substitute cubed part-skim mozzarella for the whole milk variety.

TOP TIPS: For best flavor use whole milk mozzarella and fresh basil. Time-saving tip: leave half (or more) of the cherry tomatoes whole, use baby basil leaves so you don't have to tear or cut them, use mozzarella pearls so you don't have to cut up any cheese.

Salad too tangy? Add a little sugar (or substitute).

Salad too sweet? Add a little white wine or regular vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8 recipe (approx 1/2 to 2/3 cup)Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6.9gFat: 13.5gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 258mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 1.8g

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