Easy Caprese Salad
Easy Caprese Salad combines three simple ingredients: juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fresh, lush basil leaves. Dressed in a homemade zesty orange vinaigrette, this refreshing salad takes less than 10 minutes to make. A finishing drizzle of balsamic vinegar adds a tangy-sweet complexity to the salad. Indulge in this dish as a light appetizer, a side, or a summer snack with the basil adding an aromatic herbal note to every bite!
Equipment
- mixing bowl, by hand
Ingredients
For the Caprese Salad:
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese fresh, sliced
- a few basil leaves
- 2 red tomato thick slices
For the Blood Orange Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly milled
Instructions
How to make the orange vinaigrette:
- Prepare the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and drizzle the orange juice. Whisk the ingredients for a minute.
How to assemble the Easy Caprese Salad:
- On a platter, arrange one slice of mozzarella and alternate it with a slice of tomato. Repeat this step. Garnish with basil leaves and drizzle the orange vinaigrette. Optionally, glaze with some balsamic vinegar. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Please use fresh ingredients, such as orange juice for the vinaigrette, mozzarella, and good-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- Balsamic vinegar glaze complements the sweetness of the orange vinaigrette.
- To improve the texture and flavor of the ingredients, allow the caprese salad to come to room temperature for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella evenly for a polished look.
- A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked pepper makes the salad more flavorful.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 501mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 403IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 291mgIron: 0.3mg
