Caprese Appetizer Salad is a simple and elegant Italian dish made with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:No-cook
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
On a serving platter, alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella, overlapping them slightly.
Insert fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving.
Notes
Use heirloom tomatoes for added color and flavor.
For a bite-sized version, use cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls on skewers.