Don't serve ice cold
Tomatoes and mozzarella taste much more aromatic at room temperature.
Italian Recipe
Caprese salad
This caprese recipe remains classic: sliced tomatoes and mozzarella are served, topped with basil and olive oil and salted just before serving, leaving the salad juicy and clear in flavour.
Total time
10 min
Calories
310 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil
Caprese does not need a heavy sauce. Tomatoes and mozzarella should not be kept in the fridge ice cold, because then they taste flat. Good olive oil, basil and a little salt are enough for the typical taste.
Quick Dinners
Mediterranean Cuisine
Vegetarian Dinners
Lunch
Recipe
Caprese salad
Caprese salad consists of ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. Good ingredients and room temperature are crucial.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Tempering ingredients
Remove tomatoes and mozzarella from the fridge 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
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2
Cut
Cut tomatoes and mozzarella into even slices. Remove basil leaves.
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3
Serve
Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella and basil alternately on a plate.
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4
Season
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Use balsamic cream sparingly if desired.
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5
Serve
Serve immediately before the tomatoes release too much water.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Caprese salad
Use good oil
With Caprese Salad: With so few ingredients, the quality of the olive oil is particularly striking.
Salt late
Salt draws water from the tomatoes. Season just before serving.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Ripe peach wedges add sweetness and acidity to tomato and mozzarella in summer.
Place the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on small skewers and season just before serving.
Nutrition per serving
310kcal
9.0 gCarbohydrates
17.0 gProtein
23.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Caprese salad
Ripe, sweet tomatoes with a good texture are the best match. Different varieties look beautiful and bring more aroma.
Classic rich olive oil, salt and basil. Balsamic cream can be added sparingly, but is not necessary.
Cold mozzarella is less aromatic, and at room temperature it is creamier and milder.
You can cut the ingredients just before serving. You should first oil and salt them right before serving.
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