Fresh and Healthy Caprese Salad Recipe

By Ted KallmyerUpdated February 1, 2024

If it’s late Summer where you live and tomatoes are in an abundance, this Caprese Salad Recipe is a great way to use them in a healthy and delicious way.

This recipe comes courtesy of my new book, Meal Prep Cookbook for Men.

Even if it’s not Summer, Caprese Salad is a fresh and aromatic side dish to accompany any meal or to just have as a healthy snack.

This recipe is designed to be used as a meal prep but it can be used for a family dinner or Summer BBQ as well.

Caprese Salad

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This recipe combines the fresh flavors of cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Lunch, Salad

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Servings

Calories 311

Ingredients

16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese 2% fat
1/2 cup fresh basil lightly chopped
16 ounces ripe cherry tomatoes sliced in half
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
5 tablespoons balsamic reduction preprepared

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, place the mozzarella, basil, cherry tomatoes, and salt. Gently stir all the ingredients.
Divide the salad among 5 prep containers and then drizzle the balsamic evenly over each. (Serve in a big bowl if using it for a family dinner or party. )
Seal and store in the fridge until needed.