“Caprese salad or Insalata Caprese is a classic Italian appetizer or salad that is made with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil leaves and usually drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. There are many variations of this traditional dish, here is a wonderful variation for your light lunch or starter menu”
Caprese salad Tomato Stacks
- 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 medium tomatoes, each cut into 4 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 8-oz. ball fresh mozzarella cut into 8 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 16 fresh basil leaves
Preparation
1st step
In a small bowl stir together Balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
2nd step
Place a slice of tomato on each of 4 small plates sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Top each with a slice of mozzarella- then a basil leaf. Repeat layering one more time. Top each stack with a slice of tomato and garnish with basil leaves.
3rd step
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic dressing over each stack.
4th step
Serve immediately
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Caprese salad has always been one of my most favorite salads, but I have never seen one as beautiful as this! I can’t wait for the tomatoes to come into season this year to try this salad out. Fresh garden tomatoes will make all the difference.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture.
Lisa
Thank you Lisa! Let me know how yours turns out!
This is beautiful, Heidy! I could see this at a fine restaurant! One of my favorite appetizers.
Thank you so much! You just made my day!
This is one of my all time favorites… I can literally DRINK balsamic vinegar LOL! This looks SO DELICIOUS!
Caprese Salad is such a wonderful summer item to put on the menu! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Brandi!!
G’day! I love this presentation Heidy! GREAT for entertaining!
Your stacks look so elegant and refreshing Heidy!
I never get tired of Caprese Salad in any form. This looks amazing, delicious, beautifu,l it doesn’t get any better. Love it. Pinned/shared.
Thank you Joanne! It’s a great appetizer on a summer night our family enjoys!!!
Heidy, this looks great! Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks Dina I’m glad you enjoyed the tomato stacks!!!
Looks delicious. visiting from Miz Helen’s Full Plate. Pinned
Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed the Caprese Salad Tomato Stacks! Thank you for dropping by and pinning!!
This looks so good! I love caprese, and the idea of stacking it is perfect. Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday.
Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked the tomato stack!
Thanks for hosting such a fantastic party!
Absolutely beautiful way to serve this wonderful salad! One of my favorites!
Thank you I adore fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil! Glad you enjoyed the recipe Kecia
I love this recipe Heidy! Sure wish I was eating it for lunch. This is my favorite salad.