Caprese Salad

This easy Balsamic Infused Caprese Salad recipe is fit for a crowd. It uses chopped heirloom tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and fresh basil. It can even be turned into a healthy meal by adding some chicken, avocados or a little pasta. If you’re feeling really creative with your presentation, thread the ingredients onto a skewer for each person to pick up and nibble on!

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Caprese Salad

I love caprese salad so much my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I love to eat it as a side to my main dish, as an appetizer or even a mid-day snack! It's truly a magical and perfect combo of flavors, textures and freshness. For this caprese, I mixed it up by adding capers, onions and balsamic to create a pretty presentation and outstanding flavor!

Course

Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Healthy Snacks, Salads, Side Dishes

Prep Time

10

Cook Time

0

Passive Time

10

Servings

Ingredients

• 3 vine-ripe tomatoes
• 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4 inch thick slices
• 30-40 freshly chopped basil leaves (about 1/2 cup loosely packed)
• 1 tablespoon drained capers (optional)
• 1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1-2 teaspoons high quality balsamic vinegar or reduction
• 1-2 teaspoons 100% extra virgin olive oil
• Himalayan pink salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Course Appetizers, Gluten-Free, Healthy Snacks, Salads, Side Dishes Prep Time 10 Cook Time 0 Passive Time 10 Servings Ingredients 3 vine-ripe tomatoes 3/4 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4 inch thick slices 30-40 freshly chopped basil leaves (about 1/2 cup loosely packed) 1 tablespoon drained capers (optional) 1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced 1-2 teaspoons high quality balsamic vinegar or reduction 1-2 teaspoons 100% extra virgin olive oil Himalayan pink salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. On a large, shallow platter, layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella.
2. Top with thinly sliced onion, basil and capers.
3. Drizzle the salad with olive oil, balsamic and season with salt and pepper to taste. (I often don't even use salt and pepper)
4. 

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