Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
This easy Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes has only 3 easy ingredients and can be made in 5 minutes. A bright and fresh side dish that is perfect for summer!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
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Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caprese salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Erica Walker
- 1 pound cherry tomatoes
- 12 to 16 ounces marinated mozzarella balls (aka bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 8 fresh basil leaves (or to taste)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- balsamic glaze or reduction (optional, to taste)
Rinse tomatoes and basil. Cut about half of the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a serving bowl.
Cut about half of the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a serving bowl. Add mozzarella balls (marinade and all, drain lightly if desired) and stir gently until well combined.
Tear basil leaves and place them over the top. Sprinkle with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Drizzle with balsamic glaze (optional). Serve at room temperature.
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg