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Caprese Salad Recipe

Caprese salad

Rika
A simple Italian salad made of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, seasoned with balsamic vinegar, oil, salt and black pepper.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound mixed cherry tomatoes, (cut in halves)
  • 20 marinated bite-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls, (about cherry size ball, cheese only, remove juice) - feel free to add more cheese.
  • 3 tablespoons marinated oil from mozzarella balls
  • 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt, (use more according to your liking)
  • teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add chopped cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, marinated oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt and black pepper. Sprinkle with fresh basil and mix well until combined.
  • Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Season to taste with more salt and pepper if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Marinated Mozzarella Balls:
I purchased the Galbani brand at Costco.
If you want to use regular Mozzarella balls, you have to add about 4 tablespoons of olive oil into this recipe. 
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