Authentic Caprese Salad with Sun-Ripened Tomatoes
A simple yet profound Italian dish featuring hand-sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, dressed with just the finest olive oil and balsamic glaze to honor the essence of Tuscany. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, 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 280 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 400g heirloom tomatoes
- 150g fresh mozzarella
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 400g heirloom tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange on a platter. Place 150g fresh mozzarella slices (about 1/4-inch thick) between tomato slices.
- Step 2: Tear 10 fresh basil leaves into small pieces and scatter over the tomatoes and mozzarella. Season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 3: Drizzle 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp balsamic glaze over the salad in a zigzag pattern. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
