Aperol Vinaigrette Caprese Salad
A classic Caprese salad elevated with a tangy Aperol vinaigrette for bright, herbaceous flavor. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Cherry tomatoes, Fresh mozzarella balls, Fresh basil leaves into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces Fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Aperol
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Aperol, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 2: Arrange 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes and 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls on a serving platter.
- Step 3: Drizzle the Aperol vinaigrette over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Step 4: Scatter 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves over the top and serve immediately.
