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Best Perfect Caprese Salad Bowl Recipe

This fresh and vibrant Caprese Salad Bowl combines cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, aromatic basil, and rich olive oil to create a Mediterranean masterpiece packed with nutrients and ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cherry tomatoes substitute: grape or diced heirloom tomatoes
  • Mozzarella substitutes: mozzarella cubes or burrata
  • Basil alternative: spinach or arugula
  • Balsamic glaze substitute: reduced balsamic vinegar with honey

Method
 

  1. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, placing them cut-side up in a bowl.
  2. Drain mozzarella pearls and add them to the tomatoes.
  3. Tear fresh basil leaves and scatter throughout the bowl.
  4. Drizzle olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Gently toss ingredients to combine without crushing.
  6. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze just before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, allow tomatoes to reach room temperature before preparing and add balsamic glaze only right before serving.