Skip to Content

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy

Italian Caprese Salad Appetizer

Sharing is caring!

I first fell in love with Italian caprese salad when I was working at a little Italian restaurant in Portland. The mix of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic quickly became a favorite of mine. Those flavors meld together like no other and caprese salad quickly became one of those dishes where I just can’t stop refilling my plate. But, better than a plate of caprese is tossing that salad mixture on top of a fresh piece of bread. Boom – bruschetta! Mmmmmm!

Whether you choose to serve caprese salad alone or on bread, as an appetizer or a light meal, I’m warning you now, consider a double batch 🙂

Italian Caprese Salad Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Italian bread, baked and sliced into rounds
  • 16 ounces of mini mozzarella balls, quartered
  • 16 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 bunch of basil (8-10 leaves), minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar

Caprese Salad Directions

Quarter the mozzarella balls and tomatoes. Place in a mixing bowl and add olive oil. Toss until thoroughly coated. Add minced basil and gently incorporate. Spoon onto bread rounds and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. My personal favorite is a fancy infused balsamic like tangerine or pomegranate. Those two options pair marvelously with caprese!

Serve, enjoy, refill!

MORE APPETIZER RECIPES

Bacon Wrapped Tater Tot Bombs

Appetizer Dips for the Big Game

Edamame Hummus

Air Fryer Toasted Tortellini

Air Fryer Cheeseburger Eggrolls

Italian Caprese Salad Appetizer

Italian Caprese Salad Appetizer

Hollie Schultz
Italian Caprese Salad Appetizer Recipe
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 528 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Italian Bread baked and sliced into rounds
  • 16 oz mozzarella balls quartered
  • 16 oz cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 bunch basil minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Quarter the mozzarella balls and tomatoes. Place in a mixing bowl and add olive oil. Toss until thoroughly coated. Add minced basil and gently incorporate. Spoon onto bread rounds and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. My personal favorite is a fancy infused balsamic like tangerine or pomegranate. Those two options pair marvelously with caprese!

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 304IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 210mgIron: 2mg
Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @BabyGizmo or tag #BabyGizmo!
Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.