Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese Salad
A fresh and creamy caprese salad featuring buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil, drizzled with a simple herb dressing and finished with briny black olives.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 8 oz buffalo mozzarella
- 3 medium tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup black olives
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 8 oz buffalo mozzarella and 3 medium tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Arrange them on a serving platter, alternating slices and overlapping slightly.
- 2
Tuck the 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices. Scatter the 1/2 cup black olives over the top.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt until well combined.
- 4
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the flavors meld, then serve at room temperature.
- 5
Finish with a few extra basil leaves if you like, and season with more salt to taste.
Tools you’ll need
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Serving platter
- Small bowl
- Whisk
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