Caprese Salad with Toasted Bread
A fresh and simple salad with creamy mozzarella, ripe cherry tomatoes, and crisp toasted bread, all brought together with a drizzle of olive oil and fragrant basil.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut the 4 bread slices into 1-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of salt. Toast in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2
Halve the 2 cups cherry tomatoes and place in a large bowl. Tear the 8 oz mozzarella balls into bite-size pieces and add to the bowl.
Step 3
Add the 0.5 cup basil leaves (tear if large) to the bowl. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Step 4
Drizzle the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 5
Add the toasted bread cubes and toss once more. Serve immediately, with extra basil or a balsamic drizzle if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- large bowl
- knife
- cutting board
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