Simple Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
This simple caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes is perfect for summer. Eat it as a meal or slice it more and eat it like caprese salad Hor d oeuvres, it’s up to you! I love the simplicity of this fresh heirloom salad. The tomatoes are so rich and flavorful that you really don’t need a lot of ingredients. Sprinkle some sea salt flakes and fresh cracked pepper on them then drizzle a little mixture of olive oil, balsamic and Italian seasonings. That’s it!
Keep reading to see how I made this heirloom tomato salad in less than ten minutes!
Why You’ll Love this Heirloom Tomato Salad
It’s so quick
This recipe is so fast and easy to make. You basically just have to slice the tomatoes, plate them with the mozzarella and basil, mix your glaze and drizzle it over. This maybe will take you ten minutes at the most to make.
It’s a perfect summer dish
I love this recipe because it just screams summertime. The tomatoes are so fresh and beefy. Them paired with the fresh mozzarella, basil and glaze make for the lightest and most refreshing treat.
Equipment You’ll Need
I love a good “throw together” summer dish. I used a chef’s knife and a cutting board to slice my tomatoes, then plated them on a square platter. My platter had a lip on it so the tomato juice won’t drip off the edges. Then, I used a small ceramic bowl to mix my glaze together. When you’re finished, all you have to do is run some water over these items and clean-up is a breeze.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Heirloom Tomatoes:
Heirloom tomatoes are in season in the summer. These are the beautiful, multi-color tomatoes that are large and sometimes misshapen. You can find them at some grocery stores or any farmer’s market in the summer.
Sliced Mozzarella:
I used 16 ounces of fresh mozzarella. You can buy it already pre-sliced. It will be in the deli or cheese section of your grocery store.
Basil:
I left my basil whole, but you can slice your fresh basil and place it over the top.
Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt:
You really do need fresh cracked pepper and sea salt flakes for this recipe. They just add so much more flavor and make this recipe so much better than your typical table salt and pepper.
Glaze:
For the glaze, you’ll mix together one tablespoon of olive oil to one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and sprinkle a little Italian seasoning within. Mix it together and drizzle over the top!
Simple Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Cutting Board
- Cheese Board or Platter
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 4-5 Large Heirloom Tomatoes
- 16 oz Sliced Mozzarella
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Sea Salt Flakes
- Cracked Black Pepper
Glaze
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian Seasonings
Instructions
- With a sharp kitchen knife, slice tomatoes into about 3/4-inch slices. Layer them on a platter in between your fresh sliced mozzarella. Place your fresh basil on top and sprinkle the cheese and tomatoes with fresh cracked pepper and sea salt flakes.
- In a separate small bowl, mix one tablespoon of olive oil with one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Mix in the Italian seasonings. Mix together and drizzle over the top. Serve immedialty as a salad or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Before you go…
Did you try this heirloom caprese salad? If so, what’d you think? Please let me know what you thought here or in the comments below! I want to hear from you!
