Easy Caprese Salad

Mozzarella cheese, grape tomatoes, and chopped basil drizzled with a balsamic glaze come together for a delicious Caprese Salad. A crisp and fresh appetizer for your next dinner party!

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Mozzarella cheese, real mozzarella cheese, is one of my favorite foods. Even pre-shredded mozzarella cheese is absolutely tasty to me. But the real stuff? Nearly divine. Add in some grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze and you’re looking at a delicious snack or appetizer.

One of my go-to recipes is my Easy Caprese Salad. It’s easy to whip up for one person or for a dinner celebration. It can be served in individual bowls or in a large serving dish for a party appetizer. How much can you take without being too greedy? Asking for a friend…

I believe that grape tomatoes give a better texture than regular tomatoes so that there is more of the crisp skin and less of the mushy inside. If you don’t have fresh basil, dried basil can be substituted, but the taste won’t be of the same fresh quality, and you’ll miss some of the aroma. The key to this recipe, though, is finding quality mozzarella. At the grocery store, look for a mozzarella log or ball, not a cheese block. You want the kind that pulls apart easily, not something that looks like it needs shredded.

Wash the grape tomatoes and slice in half. Slice the mozzarella or pull apart with your fingers, then add in bite size pieces to the bowl. Top with chopped basil and a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze. Easy peasy Caprese Salad.

Recipe Quick Stats

Cost:

Total Recipe Cost = $7.00 · $1.75 per serving

Nutrition:

Servings: 4 servings (~3/4 cup each)

Calories: 166 kcal · Total Fat: 10.2 g · Sodium: 174 mg · Total Carb: 5.8 g · Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g · Protein: 10.7 g

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chopped mozzarella cheese for Caprese salad

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