Insalata Caprese

A classic Italian salad with cheese, tomato and basil.

Jump to Recipe

Insalata Caprese (classic Mozzarella Tomato Salad or simply Caprese Salad) is a simple fresh salad made with 3 ingredients – mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil.

A signature dish from the southern part of Italy and a staple of Italian cuisine, this is a versatile dish and takes very less time. So it is perfect for a quick bite on any busy day.

5 from 2 votes

Insalata Caprese Recipe

A classic Italian salad with cheese, tomato and basil.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Total Time15 mins

Course: Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients for Insalata Caprese

• 250 g Mozzarella Cheese
• 500 g Tomatoes
• handful Fresh Basil Leaves
• 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• as per taste Salt
• as per taste Black Pepper Powder

How to make Insalata Caprese

• Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch rounds
• Slice the mozzarella into 1/4 inch rounds (just like the tomatoes).
• Arrange the tomato slices on a large serving plate.
• Place the mozzarella slices on top of the tomato and top it up with a basil leaf.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper powder.
• Serve.

Notes

If you find Bocconcini, you can use them as well. Bocconcini are Italian cheese balls made with a fresh variation of mozzarella. If you are using Bocconcini, then use a toothpick to hold the cheese, tomato and basil leaf.