How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Traditional Caprese Salad?

You need 6 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tomatoes, vine ripened, and grown in earth, not hydroponically, tomatoes from your garden are best. If you can, 1/2 1/2 lb greek market. it is often sold skinless in water or 1/2 lb skinned also in water. it should jiggle when you handle it. the mozzarella should be slightly larger tomatoes, 2 ounces basil leaves, fresh. The basil should be either homegrown or 2 ounces organic. no hydroponically grown basil. for the best flavor the basil needs to be soil-grown. if you basil, 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), and more.

Is Traditional Caprese Salad suitable as salads?

Yes, Traditional Caprese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Traditional Caprese Salad?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Traditional Caprese Salad Recipe

Name: Traditional Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, vine ripened, and grown in earth, not hydroponically, tomatoes from your garden are best. If you can; 1/2 1/2 lb greek market. it is often sold skinless in water or 1/2 lb skinned also in water. it should jiggle when you handle it. the mozzarella should be slightly larger tomatoes; 2 ounces basil leaves, fresh. The basil should be either homegrown or 2 ounces organic. no hydroponically grown basil. for the best flavor the basil needs to be soil-grown. if you basil; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Traditional Caprese Salad – a delicious recipe with tomatoes, greek market, basil, salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

2 tomatoes, vine ripened, and grown in earth, not hydroponically, tomatoes from your garden are best. If you can
1/2 1/2 lb greek market. it is often sold skinless in water or 1/2 lb skinned also in water. it should jiggle when you handle it. the mozzarella should be slightly larger tomatoes
2 ounces basil leaves, fresh. The basil should be either homegrown or 2 ounces organic. no hydroponically grown basil. for the best flavor the basil needs to be soil-grown. if you basil
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground (or to taste)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
81 kcal
Category
Salads

Eats Now Editorial Team

Passionate cooks who develop and test new recipes every day – from quick weeknight dinners to special occasion feasts.

Traditional Caprese Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions