434calories
Per 427g serving
37gFat
14gCarbs
13gProtein
Recipes
BA’s Best Caprese Salad
Rick Martinez
Original
This Caprese salad recipe makes the most of tomato season. Ripe heirlooms, milky mozzarella, and good olive oil are a match made in..well, Italy.
Ingredients
- 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes (preferably heirloom cherry tomatoes), halved
- 7 Tbsp. (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Flaky sea salt
- 2 pounds mixed medium and large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into thin slices and/or wedges
- 8 oz. buffalo mozzarella or mozzarella, room temperature, torn into pieces
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Small basil leaves and toasted country bread (for serving)
Preparation
- Toss 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, preferably heirloom, halved with 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl; season with flaky sea salt.
- Arrange 2 pounds mixed medium and large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into thin slices and/or wedges on a serving platter, slightly overlapping; season generously with flaky sea salt. Arrange 8 oz. buffalo mozzarella or mozzarella, room temperature, torn into pieces over tomatoes; lightly season mozzarella with flaky sea salt. Spoon cherry tomatoes over salad and drizzle with 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; season with coarsely ground black pepper. Let stand 30 minutes to let flavors meld and release juices from tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Top salad with small basil leaves and additional salt and oil, if desired. Serve with toasted country bread alongside. Editor’s note: This recipe was first published in August 2016 as “Ultimate Caprese Salad.” Head this way for more of our favorite tomato recipes →