Classic Italian Caprese Salad doesn’t need a presentation! Made with just a few simple ingredients you might already have in your fridge, this salad comes together beautifully and will take your meal to the next level. Personally, I consider this easy salad recipe fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.
Who said salads are all about the greens? Not this extremely flavorful Italian classic, which features layers of ripe and juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, basil, a pinch of salt, and high-quality extra-virgin olive oil. A pro tip: this dish calls for good ingredients. Who could resist this? Definitely not me!
To make the Classic Italian Caprese Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Slice 2 mozzarella balls and drain in a sieve.
Slice the tomatoes in half. If using large tomatoes, slice them into ⅓-inch-thick slices. Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl and toss with 2-3 pinches of salt, ¼ -½ a teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
Arrange the mozzarella slices on a platter and spoon the tomato mixture over. Top with fresh basil leaves.
Serve the salad immediately with a good drizzle of olive oil and enjoy!
This Classic Italian Caprese Salad is an easy yet flavorful summer salad. Give this simple and elegant recipe a try soon, and please come back to leave us a comment below.
Dude, this Caprese salad is off the chain! I whipped this up for a summer BBQ and my buddies were blown away. So fresh and simple, just like my wife likes it. The tomatoes and mozzarella combo was bomb. 100% going on repeat for our dinner parties. Thanks for the easy recipe!
Made this for my mate's dinner party, and it wowed everyone! So simple yet delish. The mozzarella was ace!
Fresh, fantastic, flavors!
Yummy! I made this salad for a last minute get together with friends, and it was a big hit! The tomatoes were so sweet and fresh, it felt like summer on a plate. Definitely a recipe I'll keep for future gatherings.
Simple. I made this for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. The fresh tomatoes and mozzarella were so delicious. It reminded me of summers spent in Italy with my grandparents, enjoying meals outside. This salad will definitely be a staple at our gatherings now.
Super simple flavors!
Superb! Made this salad for a small gathering and it was a hit! Fresh, simple, and bursting with flavor—definitely a recipe I'll repeat.
The authentic taste of Italy! Thanks for sharing.