Jul 14 2026
Restaurants406 Kitchen & TaproomCaprese Salad Recipe

Caprese Salad Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Crisp greens, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and cucumber, topped with lemon basil olive oil and balsamic glaze.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Salad Base

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.

  2. 2

    Add Mozzarella

    Gently fold in the mozzarella pearls to the salad base, ensuring an even distribution.

Dressing and Serving

  1. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon basil olive oil, balsamic glaze, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

  3. 5

    Serve

    Serve the Caprese salad immediately, garnishing with additional black pepper if desired.

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