Appetizer Salad Recipes

Caprese Salad

4 servings
Vegetarian Diet, Italian Cold Cuisine

I love this salad because it’s totally different from any other salad you’ll make. The generous ratio of creamy fresh mozzarella to ripe tomatoes pushes it closer to an appetizer than a side, while bright basil and a drizzle of balsamic tie everything together in just a few minutes. Add...

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... a slice of herb baguette on the side and you’ve got a light, satisfying meal. Let’s get assembling!

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Tom the Chef Tom the Chef Founder
November 15, 2023
Caprezse Salad in detail on the white plate, side shot
  • 15 min.
  • 15 min.
  • 1/5
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Ingredients:

* Slices of mozzarella and tomatoes should have approximately the same thickness. I recommend a thickness of ¼”.

Tools:

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Best served with:

Herb Baguette

Directions:

1. Preparation:

Let’s start the preparation of the Caprese salad.

1.1. Slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes into even ¼” thick rounds, keeping the thickness as consistent as possible so the layers stack and overlap neatly.

Note: If your tomatoes are especially juicy, lay the slices on a paper towel for a few minutes to draw off excess moisture and keep the finished salad from going watery.

1.2.

Gently rinse the basil leaves and pat them completely dry.

1.3.

Decide on your presentation – build the salad on one large platter for a shared, help-yourself style, or arrange individual portions on separate plates for a more composed look.

2. Assembly:

2.1. Starting at one edge, alternate and slightly overlap the slices in a repeating pattern of tomato, mozzarella, and a basil leaf, working all the way across the platter (or around each plate).

Tip: Tuck each basil leaf so just a little of it peeks out between the slices – it looks beautiful and makes sure you get a hit of fresh herb in every bite.

2.2.

Drizzle the arranged slices with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, adjusting the amount to your taste.

3. Serving Caprese Salad:

3.1.

Generously sprinkle the salad with salt and pepper, ideally freshly ground, just before serving. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper if needed.

3.2. Optionally, serve with cheesy or herb baguette slices on the side to round it into a light meal.

Tip: To turn this into skewers, swap the large tomatoes for halved baby tomatoes, cut the mozzarella into smaller pieces, and thread them onto small or large skewers, alternating with basil leaves. Finish with a drizzle of thick balsamic vinegar.

Kitchen Guide

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