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White bowl filled with dressed salad of cherry tomatoes, cubes of mozzarella cheese and shredded basil leaves.
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5 from 3 votes

Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

When it comes to easy side salads my 5 minute recipe for Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and a balsamic vinaigrette dressing is a go to recipe. Fresh summer ingredients, low-carb, and bursting with flavor and texture everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 149kcal
Cost: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce container cherry or grape tomatoes (about 3 cups)
  • 1 8-ounce package mozzarella pearls (mini-size balls)
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (if large leaves, then tear or shred)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette (I like Ken's Steakhouse Simply Vinaigrette)

Instructions

  • Cut any extra-large cherry tomatoes in half. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 days.

Notes

  • You can cut up whole tomatoes and logs of fresh mozzarella, but it won’t be as pretty.
  • Roma tomatoes have fewer seeds than large slicing tomatoes, if you choose to cut up tomatoes.
  • Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette: Whisk together 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
  • How many calories in this caprese salad? This caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes has 149 calories per 1/2 cup serving. It has 4.2 total carbs per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 149kcal