Heirloom tomato Caprese salad
3
Points® value
Total Time
8 min
Prep
8 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
This classic Italian salad showcases the magic that can be happen when a handful of well-chosen ingredients are thoughtfully combined at the peak of their season. Using the ripest summer tomatoes, freshest mozzarella cheese, and the most fragrant basil you can find is key to making this salad shine. Heirloom tomatoes come in an array of shapes, sizes, and colours, so consider using a mix here for the most beautiful presentation. Basil oil offers a subtle hint of herby flavour in this salad; it can be found in larger supermarkets and in specialty food stores.
Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tbsp(s), or basil oil
Fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp(s)
Table salt
½ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ tsp(s), freshly ground
Mixed greens
3 cup(s)
Heirloom tomato
1 pound(s), sliced
Whole milk mozzarella cheese
¼ pound(s), sliced
Red onion
½ small, thinly sliced
Fresh basil
½ cup(s), leaves