Best 10 Traditional Caprese Salad Recipes
Originating from the sun-drenched Italian Isle of Capri, Caprese salad is an emblem of Italian cuisine. Lightly dressed with olive oil, this salad is a symphony of simple yet vibrant flavors. Caprese salad finds its roots in the humble kitchens of Capri, where culinary traditions have been passed down for generations. Its vibrant colors and textures captivate the senses, making it a refreshing and visually stunning dish that's a perfect addition to any meal or occasion.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST CAPRESE SALAD
This classic Italian caprese salad is quintessential summer fare. Serve with a chilled white wine and enjoy in the sunshine or on a balmy summer evening!
Provided by ChefJackie
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Arrange tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and basil leaves on a serving plate, alternating between them. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 72.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CAPRESE SALAD
For something fresh and Italian, make Rachael Ray's Caprese Salad recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network; it's filled with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
CAPRESE SALAD
This light, fresh salad is made with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. It is the perfect quick and easy accompaniment to any summer meal.
Provided by Summer Rose
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss together the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
CAPRESE SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Measure the balsamic vinegar and pour into a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle boil over a low heat. Cook it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a nice thick glaze (but still pourable), about 15 minutes. Oh and one other thing, your house will stink. But it's a good kind of stink, it's a vinegary stink. Allow the reduction to cool to room temperature before you serve it.
- When you are ready to assemble the salad, cut the tomatoes into thick slices. Arrange them on a platter, alternating them with the mozzarella slices. Tuck the whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices.
- Drizzle on the gorgeous, almost black balsamic reduction. Then drizzle olive oil in a thin stream over the top. Finally, sprinkle on salt and pepper.
- You need this in your life. Make it today my friends.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 167 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
SIMPLE CAPRESE SALAD
Traditional appetizer, but also makes a great main dish on a hot summer day. Feel free to add cooked eggplant and/or zucchini slices to this dish to make it heartier.
Provided by stronglive1
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces. Starting at the edge of a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella cheese, a piece of roasted pepper, and another basil leaf. Continue in that pattern, forming a spiral from the outside in, until all the ingredients have been arranged; salad should end in the center of the platter. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and black olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 478.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CAPRESE SALAD
My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we've tried. -Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
CLASSIC CAPRESE SALAD
This classic summer dish doesn't get any simpler or more delicious. Use different-colored heirloom tomatoes for the prettiest salad, and buffalo milk mozzarella for the best tasting one.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories brunch, easy, lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- While mozzarella is cold, slice it into 1/4-inch slices. Let it sit, loosely covered, to come to room temperature while you prepare the tomatoes.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick slices, leaving them in a single layer on the cutting board as you go. Sprinkle generously with salt.
- On a serving platter, arrange the mozzarella, tomato slices, and whole basil leaves so they overlap slightly. Pour any tomato juices from the cutting board over the dish. Sprinkle again with salt and pepper, and drizzle with plenty of oil. Top with reserved basil, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 262, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 478 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
CAPRESE SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
A gorgeous salad that comes together in mere minutes? What could be better? The classic combination of tomato, mozzarella, and basil is simply dressed with olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On a plate, shingle the tomato and mozzarella slices so that they're alternating and overlapping slightly.
- Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar and sprinkle the salt and pepper over the tomatoes and mozzarella. Top with basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 4 grams
STONE FRUIT CAPRESE
A standout caprese starts with great fruit. You need ripe tomatoes to weep juices, which then mingle with grassy olive oil and milky cheese to make your dressing. Basil adds freshness, black pepper and flakes of sea salt add crunch, and that's it, a perfect combination. But if the stone fruit options are looking better than the tomatoes at the market, you can use them instead. They're similar in flavor to tomatoes, but need cajoling to relinquish their juices. By letting sliced fruit macerate with salt, sugar and lemon juice, their fruitiness becomes more electric and their juices pool on the plate. Start with fruit you can smell and pair it with equally quality ingredients. Caprese is more about shopping than cooking.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories brunch, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, salads and dressings, appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pit the stone fruit and cut into irregular pieces. Transfer to a serving platter, then sprinkle with the lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Toss with your hands, then let sit until juices pool on the platter, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and lemon juice until the fruit tastes perky and bright - like the greatest stone fruit you've eaten.
- Tear the mozzarella into bite-size pieces and nestle it among the fruit. Tuck in the herb leaves. Drizzle the platter with olive oil. If the cheese looks dry, add a little more oil. Sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve.
TRADITIONAL CAPRESE SALAD
Caprese salad is a great main dish (lunch) or appetizer for a summer dinner. It goes best with a white wine, and is amazing when preceding a light pasta dish. When using as a main dish for lunch, double up the portions. This is a recipe that has been handed down through the generations in my family as long as anyone can remember. My grandmother (peacefully rest her soul) recalled learning this recipe from her grandmother. She also told stories of her grandmother recalling learning it from her grandmother. This is a truly old-world Italian version of this recipe. Many of the versions that people know have been Americanized or have been updated in some way. As best I can tell, this recipe is about as traditional as it gets.
Provided by Obsidian468
Categories Cheese
Time 5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to 1/4" thick slices.
- Place tomatoes and mozzarella alternately in a pattern around the perimeter of a small serving dish. Alternatively, for single serving dishes, place the mozzarella slices on top of the tomato slices, arranging for 8 servings (arrange for four servings, if using it as a main dish).
- Sprinkle the the salad sparsely with the olive oil.
- Sprinkle the salad lightly (or to taste) with the salt and ground black pepper.
- Place whole (or torn) basil leaves on top of the tomatoes and mozzarella, using pieces that roughly match the size of the tomato and mozzarella slices.
- Serve immediately.
- Note: do NOT allow the tomatoes and mozzarella sit in the oil for more than a short few minutes. The oil will just soak into the tomato and mozzarella and ruin the flavor. The oil is intended to be a garnish, and not a primary flavor in the dish.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will ensure the best flavor and texture for your salad.
- Slice the tomatoes evenly. This will help them cook evenly and look more appealing.
- Use high-quality mozzarella cheese. Fresh mozzarella is best, but you can also use a good quality shredded mozzarella.
- Use fresh basil. This will give your salad a bright, herbaceous flavor.
- Drizzle the salad with a good quality olive oil. This will help to enhance the flavors of the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the salad immediately. This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Caprese salad is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients, Caprese salad is a surefire hit. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this classic Italian salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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