Easy Caprese Salad Recipe | Fresh, Simple & Flavorful Recipe | Vito’s Italian Cucina

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: extra virgin olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Extra virgin olive oil is richer in nutrients, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Pick tomatoes from the garden, including San Marzano, Early Girl, and Roma varieties.

Harvest fresh basil from the garden.

Roll the basil leaves tightly and slice them into thin strips using scissors.

Quarter the mozzarella balls into small pieces.

Cut the tomatoes into chunky pieces, slicing them lengthwise and then crosswise.

Combine the chopped tomatoes in a bowl.

Add balsamic vinegar to the bowl to cover the tomatoes.

Add the sliced basil to the bowl.

Add the quartered mozzarella balls to the bowl.

Mix the ingredients in the bowl with the balsamic vinegar.

Drizzle balsamic glaze over the mixture and stir it in.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Drizzle additional balsamic glaze on top for presentation.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator before serving.

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