Caprese Cherry Tomato Salad with Mozzarella
This is a super simple Italian salad made using fresh mozzarella di bufala, tomatoes, basil, seasonings, and olive oil over the top. It's perfect for a lighter nutritious lunch in summertime but can be used as an appetizer or side all year long.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6 persons
Calories 75.55 kcal
- 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes or 5 cuor di bue tomatoes
- 1 handful basil fresh
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- salt
- pepper
Wash and dry up everything.
If you're not choosing cherry tomatoes cut pieces of 6-7 mm with an appropriate knife.
Place on a wooden board and cover lightly with salt.
Cut the mozzarlella into 6 - 7 mm pieces and dry with a cotton cloth to absorb the water.
In a dish or plate, alternate tomatoes and mozzarella adding some basil leaves every now and then.
Sprinkle the dried oregano and optionally some pepper.
Add a few other basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil
Serve and taste immediately. Enjoy!
Keyword basil, cherry tomatoes, cuor di bue, date tomatoes, mozzarella, mozzarella di bufala, pachino