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Make Ahead Caprese Salad

Bright cherry tomatoes and creamy bite-sized fresh mozzarella make the perfect summer salad.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Caprese Salad, Tomato Mozarella Salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 207 kcal
Author Melissa

Ingredients

  • 2 pints Cherry Tomatoes (about 18 oz) washed and patted dry
  • 16 oz Fresh Mozzarella Ciliegine (Cherry Size) drained and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • balsamic vinegar splash
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly Ground
  • 8-10 fresh basil leaves finely cut

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil.

  2. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.

  3. Add a splash of balasmic vinegar before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Make Ahead Caprese Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 659mg29%
Potassium 304mg9%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 984IU20%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 301mg30%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.