Jun 17

Caprese Salad

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Welcome to Foodie Friday! I’m linking up with Annmarie from the Fit Foodie Mama, Esther from Chocolate Runner Girl + Jess from Hello To Fit to create awesome healthy recipes each week! This week’s theme is…Food Blogger Love!

The food blogger I’m sending love to is none other than one of my Foodie Friday co-hosts–Annmarie! She makes all kinds of delicious recipes that I’d love to try out, and although I haven’t exactly recreated one of her recipes (I’m trying to pack in as much time with my friends/family as I can while I’m at home), I definitely hope to soon. (For instance, that Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie she made last week… :P ) She made a super delicious Caprese Grilled Cheese last year and I’ve been super-craving Caprese Salad lately…

I’ve technically made caprese salad and shared the recipe on here before (Insalata Caprese!), but that was back in 2011, when my blog was just a dumping ground for the recipes I tried out peppered with occasional excerpts of my life. I keep saying that someday, I’ll go back and pretty up all my old posts, but let’s be real, that’s going to take a while. (Baby steps!)

In any case, Caprese Salad made yet another appearance (I’ve also made Parmesan Tilapia with Roasted Caprese Salad…) last weekend, when my friends and I got together for epic food adventures and kitchen experiments! Kate was running late, so she appeared with 5 ingredients on tow and whipped this up super quick. It makes for a super pretty and tasty dish for any food gathering!

Food blogger love! #Linkup w. @fitfoodiemama @run_chocolate @hellotofit for #FoodieFriday!

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Caprese Salad

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Caprese Salad

Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 5 ingredients + under, easy, healthy, quick, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large garden-fresh tomatoes thickly sliced
  • 12 oz. ball of mozzarella cheese thickly sliced
  • fresh basil chopped
  • balsamic vinegar to taste
  • drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to taste

Instructions

  • Layer the tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate and sprinkle with chopped basil.
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Serve immediately!
This 5-Ingredient Caprese #Salad is perfect for a summer gathering! #FoodieFriday #recipes #SweatPink

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  1. Yum yum yummmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Caprese Salad is a classic for a good reason – it’s SO delicious!
    Kristy from Southern In Law recently posted…Recent Things: eBay Engrish Fails and Long Weekend AdventuresMy Profile

    1. Agreed! :D I could have it every day! *-*

  2. I
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    I think Caprese salads are PERF for summer! Light, airy, snacky, fresh. Perf.:) Thanks for the recipe!

    1. hahaha, your comment made my day! <3!!! Thanks! :P I think this is perfect for summer too! :D

  3. Aw, haha so sweet ;)
    I used to love caprese salads back in the dairy eating days ;)
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 6/17/16My Profile

    1. Aww, darn! I feel like cheese is probably one of the hardest things to replicate the taste for. le sigh! (I do love cashew “cheese” with nutritional yeast though! *-*)

  4. That’s some seriously beautiful plating! Have a wonderful weekend Farrah :)
    Sonali- The Foodie Physician recently posted…Dining with the Doc: Savory Naan Bread Pudding with Spinach and Caramelized OnionsMy Profile

    1. Thank you! :D I hope you had a wonderful weekend too!!

  5. Aw, Farrah thank you SO much for the shoutout! This looks amazing and I LOVE your presentation, so pretty! <3 Hope you have the most wonderful weekend!
    Annmarie recently posted…Simply Delicious Sweet Potato Egg NestsMy Profile

    1. Of course! <3! You make such delicious recipes!! :D I can't wait to actually make the grilled cheese, hehehe.

      It was awesome--I really wish it'd lasted longer! :P I hope you had a great weekend too! :]

  6. I love caprese salad! Always looking for it on summer menus. I often grab a tomato at Farmer’s market, some mozzarella and make my own.
    Marsha recently posted…Relax: How to Make Time for a Time OutMy Profile

    1. Best thing ever! :D It’s usually so expensive at restaurants–I think I’ll definitely be making this at home more often! :]

  7. mhmm i love tomatoes with balsamic and basil :) okay basil is good on everything! haha
    masala girl recently posted…Vegetable and Bean Enchiladas with Caramelized Onions & GreensMy Profile

    1. Agreed! I need to grow some basil! <3

  8. i love caprese salad! So say and delicious!
    rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Healthy Blueberry Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake {Vegan + Gluten-Free!}My Profile

    1. Agreed! :D!

  9. Mozzarella Cheese kicks butt – seriously was soooo good! I mean, it still is, but I cannot even remember the last time I had any!
    GiGi Eats recently posted…A-dory-bly FIN-TASTIC Favorite, Made At HomeMy Profile

    1. It was the only cheese I liked for about 2 decades of my life! :P

  10. I love love caprese salads. This is the perfect summer get together appetizer!!

    1. They’re the best! <3!!

  11. There’s something about the color and contrast between red and white that makes this SO appealing.
    Linda @ The Fitty recently posted…Arms Quickie Workout Video + The Five Most Excellent Full Body ExercisesMy Profile

    1. Agreed! :D Makes me hungry just looking at it!!

  12. Funny how the simple things are often the best – we love this salad too even though it’s pretty simple to make. Love how you made it look so cool on the plate!
    Elissa recently posted…Living with a food allergyMy Profile

    1. Thanks! :D The credit goes to my friend–she made this so quickly! :] It was pretty magical!!

  13. looks so refreshing! i want to bite into it right away.
    dixya @food, pleasure, and health recently posted…Virtual Coffee DateMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Dixya! :]!

  14. Oooo you know the way to my heart! I love caprese ANYTHING, and a salad is classic.
    Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Simple Peach Berry CobblerMy Profile

    1. Me tooooo! <3 It's the best thing ever! Welcome back!!

  15. This looks delicious! I actually had this at a restaurant but would love to try to make it at home also so I can enjoy it more often!
    Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes recently posted…Beats Half Marathon Training – Week 4My Profile

    1. The first time I ever had this was also at a restaurant–so so good! I’m glad it’s so easy to replicate at home! :P

  16. omg this used to be my favorite ever…with roasted red peppers. but i can’t eat cheese WAH but I still tweeted this deliciousness <3
    Amber recently posted…Run 10 Feed 10 2016My Profile

    1. Aw, darn! :[ Thank you for sharing! And roasted red peppers sound amazing! I’m gonna need to try it with that!

  17. This is hands down one of my favorite things to eat in the summer! Sooooo good!
    Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Currently… (June 2016)My Profile

    1. Agreed! :D I need to make more of this! *-*

  18. NOM!!! I’m a Caprese Salad fanatic…. This looks so good! Thanks for sharing :)

    1. hehehe, I am too! :] Thank you! :D

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