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Olive oil being drizzled on cherry tomato caprese salad.
Bailey

Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

5 from 2 ratings
Cherry tomato caprese salad is a fresh and delicious summer salad that's always a hit!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 246
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 ½ cups baby bocconcini cheese about 32, halved
  • ¼ cup basil finely chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp balsamic reduction optional

Method
 

  1. Slice tomatoes and bocconcini in half lengthwise. Place tomatoes on a paper towel to absorb extra moisture while cutting. Chop basil.
  2. Toss tomatoes, bocconcini, basil, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Before serving, garnish with additional basil and balsamic reduction, if desired.