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A white dish full of tomato mozzarella caprese salad.

Easy Caprese Salad

Yield: 6 servings
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 6 to 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced into bite-size pieces
  • 4 to 5 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped or torn

Instructions 

  • Combine vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, and pepper in small bowl or blender. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking or blending until oil is thoroughly emulsified and combined.
  • In a wide, shallow dish, combine the tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss to combine.
  • Let the salad marinate covered in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
  • Serve the salad with slices of baguette (sourdough or regular) for scooping. You can also dice up the bread and toss it into the salad to create a caprese panzanella-type salad.