{"id":327400,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-24T23:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/caprese-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-10-02T17:45:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T22:45:42","slug":"caprese-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/caprese-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Caprese Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A salad doesn&#8217;t have to be about just salad greens. Our delicious Caprese salad is proof that sometimes the simplest ingredients can be composed into the loveliest dish. Featuring fresh tomatoes, thick-sliced mozzarella cheese, basil and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette, this Caprese salad comes together in just minutes, and it&#8217;s utterly refreshing on a summer day, when tomatoes are at their ripest.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Caprese Salad<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tomatoes:<\/strong> Look for the juiciest medium-sized ripe tomatoes for this dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mozzarella cheese:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll want fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into slices of similar thickness to the tomato slices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh basil:<\/strong> Fresh basil leaves add incredible flavor to a Caprese salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Balsamic vinaigrette:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Olive oil: <\/strong>Olive oil is one of the main ingredients in any vinaigrette dressing, and it also helps the dressing stick to the ingredients in the salad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balsamic vinegar:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/balsamic-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/balsamic-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">Balsamic vinegar<\/a> gives this dressing a lovely, rich flavor. This type of vinegar is made from grapes and aged in oak barrels, giving it a deep sweet flavor that&#8217;s quite different from standard white vinegar or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-do-apple-cider-vinegar-shots-really-do\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/what-do-apple-cider-vinegar-shots-really-do\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">apple cider vinegar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ground mustard:<\/strong> Just a teaspoon of ground mustard gives the dressing a little bite, making it even more delicious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Layer the salad<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2054117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caprese_Salad_TOHD24_50347_KaylaWidmer_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Overhead shot for Taste Recipes Caprese Salad before being topped with balsamic dressing.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kayla Blydenburgh for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella slices and basil on a serving platter, alternating the tomatoes and cheese and tucking the basil leaves between the stacks.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the dressing<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2054118\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caprese_Salad_TOHD24_50347_KaylaWidmer_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Overhead shot for Taste Recipes Caprese Salad with dressing in a small bowl.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kayla Blydenburgh for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ground mustard, salt and pepper, then drizzle the dressing over the salad. If desired, sprinkle the composed salad with additional salt and pepper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2054119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caprese_Salad_TOHD24_50347_KaylaWidmer_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Overhead beauty shot for Taste Recipes Caprese Salad with ingredients assembled on a plate.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kayla Blydenburgh for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Caprese Salad Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skip the mustard: <\/strong>If you don&#8217;t care for ground mustard in a dressing, it&#8217;s okay to leave it out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add pine nuts:<\/strong> Add pine nuts or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-toast-nuts\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-toast-nuts\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">toasted pine nuts<\/a> to give your Caprese a little crunch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slice the basil into strips:<\/strong> Cut groups of basil leaves into thin strips for a stunning presentation, sprinkling the basil strips onto the layered tomatoes and cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chop it up:<\/strong> Chop or dice the tomatoes and the mozzarella and tear up the basil leaves to make the Caprese salad more like a traditional salad served in bowls. This is a nice option if you&#8217;re serving the Caprese as a side dish. Serve the balsamic vinaigrette at the table to let guests choose how much to add.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add pesto:<\/strong> Dollops of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-pesto\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-pesto\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pesto<\/a> atop the Caprese salad bring the basil flavor to the front for even more deliciousness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Caprese Salad<\/h2>\n<p>Once you know how to make Caprese salad, you&#8217;ll probably guess that it&#8217;s best enjoyed fresh. But it can be kept in the refrigerator as well. Cover it, and it&#8217;ll keep for a day or two in the fridge, though the sliced tomatoes may leave some juice behind.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make Caprese salad ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to make Caprese salad ahead of time is to store the components separately, such as the dressing, the sliced tomatoes and the sliced mozzarella. Prepare the ingredients a day or so ahead of time, then assemble and dress the salad when you&#8217;re ready to serve it.<\/p>\n<h2>Caprese Salad Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2054120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Caprese_Salad_TOHD24_50347_KaylaWidmer_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Beauty shot for Taste Recipes Caprese Salad with ingredients assembled on a plate.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Kayla Blydenburgh for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can I make this Caprese salad recipe with grape or cherry tomatoes?<\/h3>\n<p>Sure! For a playful party dish, alternate one cherry or grape tomato, a similarly sized ball of mozzarella and a few basil leaves on a skewer, repeating until the skewer is full. These serving-sized treats looks beautiful and taste delicious, and the skewer makes them finger food.<\/p>\n<h3>What is ground mustard?<\/h3>\n<p>Ground mustard is mustard seeds that have been ground into a powder. It&#8217;s the same thing as powdered mustard and dry mustard, and it&#8217;s quite a bit spicier than prepared mustard, which is the liquid version you use on burgers.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I turn this salad into a Caprese sandwich?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely! Caprese sandwiches offer all the flavor of a Caprese salad, but in lovely handheld-meal form. 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I cut the recipe in half; and served it with a veggie chicken salad sandwich.  Thank you, Melissa, for sharing this recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueElephant"},"reviewBody":"Tastes as good as any restaurant!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBox"},"reviewBody":"Super fast and tasted great.  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