Caprese sounds fancy, but it’s a simple salad made of three ingredients – mozzarella, basil, and tomato. It’s a summertime staple when basil is bursting and tomatoes are at their juiciest. A classic Caprese slices tomatoes and mozzarella and then sprinkles them with chopped basil. We’ve gathered a few recipes that side with tradition, but we’re also sharing dishes that take the flavor from a Caprese salad and turn those into a delicious meal. Any of these ten Caprese recipes will have you dreaming of Capri.
Bruschetta Caprese With Balsamic Vinegar Reduction
"We absolutely loved this bruschetta recipe. It's a creative twist with the flavors of a Caprese salad. The classic flavors of the tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil are so refreshing. It reminds us of a summer garden." - The Kitchen Crew
Caprese Chicken Stacker With Reduced Balsamic
"I just made this last weekend. Salt and pepper chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil & balsamic reduction. It's one of my fave plates I've ever made." - Stephanie
Oven-Fried Green Tomato Caprese Recipe with Balsamic Reduction
"This classic salad combination of sliced ripe tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves gets a Southern flair with ‘fried’ green tomatoes. They’re actually baked but still have that crunch on the outside minus all the fat calories from frying!" - Paula
Chopped Caprese Salad With Cucumbers
"We love Caprese salad in the summer when tomatoes are at their juiciest and basil is bursting. This salad adds cucumber for a fresh twist and a little crunch." - The Kitchen Crew
Caprese Stuffed Avocados
"Avocados stuffed with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella tossed in basil pesto and finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar." - Kevin
Caprese Salad With Quinoa and Brown Rice
"This is a healthy variation of a Caprese salad with quinoa and brown rice. I decided to try something healthy as a change-up!" - Peggy
Caprese Salad With Balsamic Glaze
"If you have never had a Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze you don’t know what you are missing. This salad is very simple to make but it is also beautiful and impressive to serve." - Debbie
Annette's Caprese Salad Bites
"One of our favorite summertime salads is Caprese Salad. I mean we can't get enough of it, especially when garden ripe tomatoes are in season. We found some beautiful bigger than large cherry tomatoes but smaller than Roma tomatoes and came up with these little beauties. They are a one bite wonder." - Annette
Peach Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
"Peach Caprese Salad is a summery-sweet twist on the classic Caprese Salad and the perfect way to use all those fresh peaches. Serve as a light summer supper or a side dish to any dinner!" - Paula