Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A vibrant Caprese salad featuring three-quarters ripe tomatoes paired with creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a balsamic glaze. This Italian-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs fresh mozzarella, sliced 3/4-inch thick, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
12 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced 3/4-inch thick
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Arrange 4 large ripe tomatoes sliced into 3/4-inch thick rounds alternately with 12 oz fresh mozzarella slices of the same thickness on a serving plate.
Step 2: Tuck 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves evenly between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
Step 3: Drizzle 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar evenly over the salad.
Step 4: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.