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August 31, 2012 · 3 Comments

Caprese Salad

Gluten Free Recipes· Salad Recipes· Summer BBQ's

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Nothing tastes better than this Caprese Salad made with fresh Ciliegine mozzarella combined with garden tomatoes and basil.
Nothing tastes better during summer picnics than this Caprese Salad made with fresh Ciliegine mozzarella combined with garden tomatoes and basil.

Nothing tastes better during summer picnics than this Caprese Salad made with fresh Ciliegine mozzarella combined with garden tomatoes and basil.

Nothing tastes better during summer picnics than this Caprese Salad made with fresh Ciliegine mozzarella combined with garden tomatoes and basil.

I've made a similar salad before, but this Caprese Salad was a little different because I used Ciliegine or "cherry sized" fresh mozzarella, as well as my fresh Jersey garden tomatoes.

I only planted one Roma tomato bush this year and it didn't take well. I have to admit, I'm not much of a gardener. However, my in-laws planted some as well and were able to grow a bountiful harvest of red cherry tomatoes this season.

Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Salad-closeup

With my MIL still in rehabilitation recovering from her recent hip replacement surgery, I was charged with going to the house to collect all of the tomatoes since they wouldn't be doing much cooking in the near future.

Caprese Salad with yellow and red tomatoes in a bowl.

How do you make Caprese Salad? 

For this recipe you'll need Ciliegine Mozzarella, golden and cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, aged balsamic vinegar, EVOO, Kosher salt and black pepper.

Add all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. That's it! This salad is enough to serve 6-8 people and has such an amazing flavor! 

Caprese Salad in white bowl

I haven't had Caprese Salad in a while and thought it would accompany our dinner perfectly one evening.

Golden cherry tomatoes are much sweeter than the red and gave this salad a wonderful flavor. Not to mention the GORGEOUS color. ~Enjoy!

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Caprese Salad in white bowl

Ciliegine Caprese Salad

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Nothing tastes better than this Caprese Salad made with fresh Ciliegine mozzarella combined with garden tomatoes and basil.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Salads
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 128 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1- (8-ounce) container Ciliegine Mozzarella
  • 1- (10-ounce) package Sunburst Golden Tomatoes, cut in half
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Basil, chiffonade
  • 2 tablespoons Aged Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ā…› teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 0.3mg
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Nothing tastes better during summer picnics than this Caprese Salad made with fresh Ciliegine mozzarella combined with garden tomatoes and basil.

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  1. Close to Home says

    August 31, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    this looks amazing, wish I had tomatoes this year, terrible crop. hungry

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  2. Zane and Van says

    September 01, 2012 at 5:29 am

    This salad got us completely hypnotized. Too bad it's difficult to find cherry tomatoes in our area at this time šŸ™

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  3. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    September 04, 2012 at 12:18 pm

    Thank you for stopping by. I'm sorry you can't find them in your area.

    Reply

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