Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes with mozzarella balls and fresh basil in a large bowl with a spoon in it against green background.

5 from 3 votes

Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

This light and delicious cherry tomato Caprese salad with mozzarella balls is ready in 10 minutes and goes great with most mains! A great summer salad for a snack or appetizer.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls, Vegan caprese salad

Servings: medium-size bowls

Calories: 326kcal

Author: Natasha Levai

Cost: 5

Ingredients

300 grams mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or use vegan mozzarella
1 kg cherry tomatoes Sungold or Black Cherry
10-20 fresh basil leaves to taste
olive oil for drizzling or balsamic reduction
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves in a large mixing bowl, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with a bit of olive oil and/or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, and gently toss to coat.
TIP: If your cherry tomatoes or mozzarella balls are larger than bite-sized, simply chop them for easier eating. You can tear up larger basil leaves with your hands to prevent bruising. Enjoy!
300 grams mozzarella balls (bocconcini), 1 kg cherry tomatoes, 10-20 fresh basil leaves, olive oil for drizzling, salt and pepper to taste

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