So I must admit I found this delicious caprese-style salad completely at random when I was searching for recipes containing basil. You see, while going to the store to get ingredients for my pineapple, corn and bell pepper relish, they only had a HUGE container of fresh basil, not a smaller one that I normally buy...sigh. I didn't want this delicious herb going to waste so I was on a mission to find as many recipes containing basil as possible.
I was indeed successful.
One of those recipes you will see in an upcoming guest post I'm doing on Friday with The Food Mentalist, but this salad proved to be quick, easy and incredibly delicious! Oh and I didn't have to waste any of my basil...weeee!
This Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Caprese Salad would be perfect as an appetizer before dinner or to go along with any yummy dish off the grill. Seriously it's the perfect summer treat! It's also a great way to use those delicious tomatoes you've been growing in the garden :) Hope you guys enjoy this!
Now off to find more basil recipes...yum!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 277
Fat: 19 g
Carbs: 7 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 20 g
Old Points: 6.7 pts
Points+: 7 pts
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Here are your ingredients:
Recipe adapted from All You
6 large ripe tomatoes
1 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella
1/2 bunch of fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Slice 6 large ripe tomatoes and 1 1/2 1b. fresh mozzarella. Thinly slice 1/2 bunch of fresh basil. On a serving platter, alternate slices of tomatoes and mozzarella. Sprinkle with basil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar along with a bit of salt and pepper to taste and serve on the side.
Enjoy!
Also! Here is a sneak peak of my guest post tomorrow with Erin from the The Food Mentalist! Like I said before, I was trying to use as much of the basil I had on hand as possible so I found this DELICIOUS Tuscan Pasta with Tomato-Basil Cream that I was able to lighten up. This dish is for sure one of our new favorites and I already can't wait to make it again! Check it out tomorrow!!
Cheers!!
67 lovely comments:
Kelly, I loved your salad! This is so easy, yet so healthy! Colourful too!!
I am amazed by your growing recipe collection everytime!!
never can go wrong with a good caprese salad!
Yum! Keep the Caprese-style recipes coming! And definitely feature basil as much as possible - I love basil!
Looks fantastic!! Yum! Makes me want to have salad for breakfast! :) Love your blog... you're such a cutie and have so much energy!!
Yuum! looove caprese salad! :D You could make some pesto! Or if you want a really decadent dip, try this one: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2010/12/hot-caprese-dip/
Glad you all like it! Gen that dip looks incredible!! I'll have to try that :)
Perfect taste of summer, caprese is one of my favorite things to eat!
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Love anything with basil... And mozzarella! This caprese salad is a must try... Thanks for sharing!
I adore these flavors...you've inspired what's for dinner tonight. Beautiful, vibrant presentation on the caprese! ;)
Its pretty and delicious! Looks like a perfect summer time lunch to me!
I looove caprese. It was all I ate on our honeymoon in Italy. That and the pasta. :)
Perfect recipe for summer and a great way to use up some basil I have in my fridge. Yummy!
I love Caprese, and it's really the easiest salad to put together, haha. So fresh and tasty :)
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Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Nelson! I'm now following your blog as well! :)
I made something similar to this last week: Caprese Skewers! Basically the same concept, but in appetizer form. Here's my blog link to my post: http://healthytodayhealthytomorrows.com/?p=1379
Oh those look incredible Lisa! Absolutely delicious!! :)
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Wow this looks so fresh and pretty :) I will definitely make this soon :)
This is one of my hubby's favorites, which you inspired me to make again! Thanks
Kelly, what a pretty salad! You can never go wrong with a classic caprese...it's a good excuse to always have extra basil around the house! :)
I LOVE mozzarella, basil and caprese salads! I always order them as an appetizer at Italian restaurants.
This is one of my most favorite salads! Such a perfect thing for summer...gorgeous pics!
A delightful slad! I've always loved that classic dish. Awesome pasta sauce too.
Cheers,
Rosa
Caprese is the IT flavor right now. One of my favorite meals of all time!!
I totally fell in love with basil this summer!! I love a good caprese salad. I feel like sometimes I dont even need the balsamic... the other stuff is so good on its own!!! Looking forward to your post tomorrow, that looks delish!!!
Your tomatoes looks so good! So fresh and perfectly sweet!
Kelly, I'm a huge fan of caprese salad, and yours looks perfect. Can't wait to see your guest post..the pasta looks so yummy!
Looks great Kelly! This is one of my favorite Summer dishes and now I really really want it lol. I can't wait to see the pasta recipe also!
One of my favorite summertime treats!
Oh Kelly, this looks fabulous, fresh, and well, wonderful! Yum!
lovely pictures! and caprese sure is one it dish!.. basil=summer love! or anytime love ...:)
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Caprese is my favorite summer salad! Now, I can finally make some because the tomatoes are ready! Yours is lovely!
One of my co-workers made this at work and it was delicious!
there nothing fresher and you captured this perfectly!
There is nothing better than a caprese salad with fresh basil in the summertime! This is beautiful! : )
I'll put basil on/in just about anything but it has to go with mozzarella and tomatoes, perfect combo! Can't wait to see your guest post tomorrow, yummmmm!
Awesome classic yumminess! Your tomatoes look perfect :) And the photo for you guest post looks stunning! Oh boy! Buzzed :)
Still one of my all-time favorite dishes, you can never go wrong! I have given you a "Cute Little Chef" Blog Award. You can get the award here: http://www.ahealthyjalapeno.com/2011/08/cute-little-chef-blog-awards.html
This looks so fresh and amazing! The only problem is, I'd want to eat the whole thing!
I love this dish in the summer time! Great recipe :)
The "holy trinity!" So yummy, too!
love it kelly!
Kelly this looks amazing. Honestly you should come be my food nutrition guru. Healthy and yummy, you rocked this one.
Caprese is my very favorite salad...I can't wait to see tomorrow's post!
Simple, beautiful, and tasty = great recipe :)
This looks so beautiful and I'm sure it tastes delicious
Yum! Caprese is one of my favorite summer things!
That is one of my most favorite salads! Looks delicious and beautiful!
I often have the same issue as I normally cook Japanese dish and once in a while I cook Western food using basil. I sometimes can't even finish a small package of basil so I really appreciate this recipe. So easy to remember and I'll definitely try this when I have basil at home. Thanks for sharing!
yummmmmmmm!!! This looks fabulous! Thanks for stopping by my blog! So glad I found yours too! Happy blogging!
Simple, delicious and so pretty :) I love basil and add it to pasta dishes often, but it's so great in salads too :) Congrats on the Top 9 :)
Love all the ingredients in this salad, Kelly :-) Kudos for using up all the basil! I love it, too!
I love this salad! I can eat this anytime. Yours look so good!
Love to see this recipe of yours up there again at Top 9, congrats and look forward to more of your great cooking.
I love caprese salad and this looks fantastic!
I LOVE caprese salad! So colorful and delicious!
This is just what I need! Yum... I want to make this NOW!
This looks delicious! I often eat tomatoes with mozzarella slices and love it :). Fresh basil and balsamic vinegar must make it even better!
this is one of my favorites! if you want to try something a bit different, sub tomatoes for roasted beets.
mmm I love caprese salad, perfect summer dish!
What a beautiful and refreshing salad. SO simple to make too! Just love it.
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Your salad looks heavenly!
I love a good caprese salad - the basil is just perfection! I'm glad you didn't have to waste any of yours.. Thanks for sharing :)
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Yum, that salad looks SO pretty! Delicious. :)
BEAUTIFUL, vibrant salad! One of my all time favorites! Happy to have found your blog! I now follow you too :)
What a gorgeous, healthy and vibrant salad. I love simple salads like this made with the freshest ingredients. Yum!
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