Make an easy Caprese salad with these simple Caprese salad ingredients. And adding balsamic pearls make this the best Caprese salad recipe version of this classic salad.

This recipe is a very simple little salad that will make any dinner a little more special. And we are a lover of basil here on the ranch so any excuse we can use to have a little basil works for us. It’s super easy since there are only three Caprese salad ingredients other than the seasonings.

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A delicious twist to this classic salad is topping it with Balsamic Pearls. These Balsamic Pearls are created from 8-month aged balsamic vinegar. These Balsamic Pearls go through a special process to be transformed into small jelly balls with a thin outer layer and a juicy core. In this way, vinegar returns to its initial shape; to grapes’ rounded shape, that bursts in your mouth releasing its unique flavor. And Balsamic Pearls upgrades a caprese salad with a unique flavor and colorful beauty.

With all the fresh vegetables coming out of the garden this summer, you need to make this easy Salad. It’s so good and is the perfect complement to any dish and especially an Italian dish. This is especially good with heritage tomatoes and these bring all-new colors to this salad with or without Balsamic Pearls.

Caprese salad ingredients:

Ingredients:

12 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
2 fresh slicing Tomatoes
Fresh Basil leaves
Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper
Balsamic Pearls, optional

Equipment needed:

Sharp Knife
Cutting Board

How to Make an Easy Caprese Salad

Slice the fresh tomatoes into quarter-inch or half-inch slices. Then use a sharp knife or a Mozzarella cheese slicer to slice the cheese.

Slice the basil leaves into ribbons by stacking the basil leaves on top of each other, roll them up lengthwise then slice. And then toss them to separate into ribbons.

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Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella in a pretty pattern by alternating each slice. Top with the basil ribbons, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.

Or you could add a couple teaspoons of Balsamic Pearls for a delicious twist.

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Caprese Salad

Make an easy Caprese salad with these simple Caprese salad ingredients. We think this is the best Caprese salad recipe version of this gorgeous dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: best caprese salad recipe, Caprese Salad ingredients, caprese salad recipe, easy caprese salad

Servings:

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

Mozzarella slicer optional
Sharp Knife
Cutting Board

Ingredients

12 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese sliced
2 large tomatoes sliced
fresh basil leaves
olive oil
black pepper
salt
Balsamic Pearls optional

Instructions

Slice Mozzarella Cheese using a sharp knife or a Mozzarella Cheese Slicer. Slice tomatoes into 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch slices.
Arrange sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, alternating each slice
Slice basil leaves into ribbons and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes and cheese
Drizzle with olive oil and top with freshly ground black pepper and salt

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