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Home » Appetizers » Classic Caprese Salad

Classic Caprese Salad

Created: June 3, 2012 Updated: August 24, 2022 by lyuba 40 Comments

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Caprese Salad made of tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil with balsamic vinegar over it on a white plate with balsamic vinegar in the background
 
This is a very exciting post for me! I’ve already mentioned to you guys that I have a little urban garden. I am happy to announce…my very first batch of tomatoes is ripe!!
holding tomatoes on a tomato plant
 
This is not only my first batch this year, it is my first batch EVER! I used to help my grandparents with gardening when I was little, but it is a whole new feeling harvesting your very own vegetables. Nothing is more delicious than homegrown!
 
planter filled with basil
tomato plants
 
Caprese salad is a very simple, Italian salad. This combination of flavors is so perfect and flavorful. You can serve it as an appetizer or a side dish and the best part is how easy it is to make.
 

Ingredients:
1/2 lb Fresh mozzarella
6 grape Tomatoes (you can use 1-2 regular tomatoes, I just prefer grape)
6-8 Whole Basil leaves
2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tbs Olive oil
Salt

Directions:
1. Slice fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices. Slice the tomatoes into thick slices as well. Alternating, layer the tomatoes and mozzarella one after another.

2. Add basil leaves in between each layer.

3. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive and vinegar.

Caprese Salad made of tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil with balsamic vinegar over it on a white plate with balsamic vinegar in the background

Enjoy!!

Caprese Salad made of tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil with balsamic vinegar over it on a white plate with balsamic vinegar in the background

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Caprese Salad made of tomato, mozzarella cheese, and basil with balsamic vinegar over it on a white plate with balsamic vinegar in the background

Lyuba

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Italian, Salad, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Ca4ole says

    June 8, 2012 at 1:00 am

    This looks fantastic.  You should submit it to  FoodGawker.  Have a great week.

    Reply
  2. Sarah King says

    June 8, 2012 at 1:18 am

    This looks so good.  I’m so jealous.  I’ve been trying to get my tomatoes going with very little luck.  Maybe next year.  Visiting from Craftionary and 
    http://sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com

    Reply
  3. Daniela@Frugalaintcheap says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:11 am

    missing my beloved home! love caprese

    Reply
  4. Debra Kapellakis says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    perfection…

    Reply
  5. Shiloh says

    June 8, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    This looks so very good! You’re dead right.   Stuff really does taste so much better home grown.

    Reply
  6. WillCookForSmiles says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:52 am

     Thank you!

    Reply
  7. WillCookForSmiles says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:52 am

     Best of luck to you! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. WillCookForSmiles says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:52 am

     I did! Thank you…can’t remember if they accepted it 🙂

    Reply
  9. WillCookForSmiles says

    June 9, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Awww, thank you!!

    Reply
  10. amy says

    June 9, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    That looks sooo good!  I’m growing basil and tomatoes this year…I’ll have to keep this recipe in mind!  Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!

    Reply
  11. Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says

    June 10, 2012 at 3:17 am

      Congratulations on your gardening milestone.  Homegrown is the best! And the results on the table look delicious.

      Thanks so much for sharing on Busy
    Monday at A Pinch of Joy.  Hope to see
    you again soon! 

    Reply
  12. Kadie Arrington says

    June 13, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    Your little garden is lovely!!  Good for you finding a way to have one!  I can’t wait for my tomatoes to ripen up so I can make too!  Thanks for sharing with us at Link It Up Thursday.

    Reply
  13. Emily Morgenstern says

    June 13, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    That looks so yummy…and, pretty!! I’ve pinned this for future reference!! 

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    June 15, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Caprese Salad is one of my favorites!  I am sure that home-grown brings it to the next level.. yummy! 

    Reply
  15. Monica Morelli (Nash) says

    July 28, 2012 at 12:05 am

    This is making my mouth water, it looks so good! I love caprese salad, and nothing beats home grown.

    Reply
  16. Linda says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    Thanks for coming by Saturday Dishes. Beautiful,pictures.

    Wishes for tasty dishes,
    Linda

    Reply
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