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I love buying those little pre-paid salad packages from the store, especially the small batch caprese salad, but the price of them adds up quickly. Thus, I tweaked it to make a few more servings for my family and a whole lot cheaper than buying individual ones. Plus, I could add in just what I wanted because I usually pick out the arugula pieces in the store bought ones.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make our homemade Caprese salad, you need the following ingredients:
One-Bowl Ingredients
- Power Greens
- Grape Tomatoes
- Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
- Fresh Basil
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
Layered Salad Ingredients
- Large roma tomato
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Fresh Arugula or Basil Leaves
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to Make a Caprese Salad
One-Bowl Salad Instructions
- In a bowl, toss together greens, tomatoes, cheese, basil, and olive oil.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top of the salad, and serve.
Layered Salad Instructions
- Slice the ingredients into thin slices, and layer the cheese and tomatoes at a slant.
- Place arugula or basil leaves around the slanted row.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Garnish with a dash of salt and pepper if desired.
Recipe Notes
The type of tomatoes you use depends on the type of caprese salad you are making. We have a few recommendations:
- If you are making a green salad with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, we recommend using cherry tomatoes. They add a nice look to the flavor and are already perfectly bite-sized.
- If you are making a layered caprese salad, we recommend using ripe-vine tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes. You can really use any tomato, but we recommend those tomatoes.
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Caprese Salad Recipe
This easy Caprese salad is a summer favorite, with fresh tomatoes, basil, mozzarella paired with a delicious balsamic vinegar reduction.
Serving servings
Ingredients
One-Bowl Salad
- 4 cups power greens, (or greens of your choice)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Layered Salad
- 1 large Roma tomato
- 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup fresh arugula or basil leaves
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
One-Bowl Salad
- In a bowl, toss together greens, tomatoes, cheese, basil, and olive oil.
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top of the salad, and serve.
Layered Salad
- Slice the ingredients into thin slices, and layer the cheese and tomatoes at a slant.
- Place arugula or basil leaves around the slanted row.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Garnish with a dash of salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
The type of tomatoes you use depends on the type of caprese salad you are making. We have a few recommendations:
- If you are making a green salad with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, we recommend using cherry tomatoes. They add a nice look to the flavor and are already perfectly bite-sized.
- If you are making a layered caprese salad, we recommend using ripe-vine tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes. You can really use any tomato, but we recommend those tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 109 kcal · Carbohydrates: 3 g · Protein: 5 g · Fat: 9 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g · Cholesterol: 15 mg · Sodium: 127 mg · Potassium: 128 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 743 IU · Vitamin C: 10 mg · Calcium: 106 mg · Iron: 1 mg
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My kids absolutely love this recipe. I go a little light on the balsamic vinegar, and more olive oil and salt. But it’s such a good summer staple.