Insalata caprese (Italian mozzarella, tomato and basil salad)

Name: Insalata caprese (Italian mozzarella, tomato and basil salad)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 small tomatoes; 300 grams mozzarella; Small handful of fresh basil leaves; Olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

A classic caprese salad uses only the freshest, tastiest tomatoes. A perfect dish to share with your loved one on Valentine's Day.

10 minutes

2 persons

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Recipe insalata caprese (italian mozzarella, tomato and basil salad)

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2 persons

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Made by Véronique

Published at 2015-02-12, this recipe is for 2 persons and takes 10 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2024-12-23

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Preparation time

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Total time

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Making the insalata caprese – 10 minutes

Wash the tomatoes and halve them. Slice the mozzarella into slices and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.

You can also do this by hand with a chef's knife if you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter at home.

Place a slice of mozzarella, then a tomato, then a basil leaf, followed by more mozzarella, more tomato, another basil leaf, until all the tomatoes and mozzarella slices are used up.

Drizzle the caprese salad with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. You can (if desired) add some balsamic vinegar, but this is not included in the traditional recipe.

It is best to serve this classic insalata caprese immediately, but you can store it in the refrigerator (covered with cling film) for up to a day. Enjoy!