Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
Classic Caprese Salad with cherry tomatoes, balls of mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil all drizzled with a perfect balsamic dressing! This simple salad is fantastic to eat as a lunch or side dish but easily pairs with cooked chicken to become a whole meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 214kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz. Mozzarella Pearls fresh Mozzarella cheese balls, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese balls, and fresh chopped or torn basil to a bowl and mix well.
- In a small bowl, add balsamic vinegar and honey. Whisk together to combine. Drizzle Balsamic honey dressing over cherry tomato and mozzarella cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt and cracked pepper if desired. Caprese salad can be served immediately or put in the fridge for an hour to get cold and combine flavors.
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Notes
- You can substitute cherry tomatoes for grape tomatoes
- If you cannot find mozzarella cheese balls, grab fresh mozzarella logs and quarter into bite sized pieces.
- Easily use this recipe convert salad into Caprese skewers or add avocado and chicken for a more hearty dinner salad!
- Store salad covered in a refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 363mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g