Description
A fresh, vibrant, 6-ingredient Caprese Salad Bowl ready in just 15 minutes. This modern twist on a classic Italian favorite delivers authentic Mediterranean flavors with effortless preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls (ciliegine)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add mozzarella pearls and torn fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Toss gently.
- Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
Always use fresh basil and room temperature ingredients for the best Caprese flavor. Add balsamic glaze only at serving time to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: caprese salad bowl, summer salad, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, Italian salad