Description
Elevate your summer meals with this delightful Caprese Salad Dressing Recipe, a perfect complement to fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. This homemade garlic balsamic dressing is not only quick and easy to prepare but also bursting with vibrant flavors that will impress your guests at barbecues, family gatherings, or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls) drained and patted dry
- 1 lb grape tomatoes (washed and halved)
- 12 large basil leaves (chiffonade)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (freshly cracked, to taste)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 4 tsp dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 7 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Place bocconcini and grape tomatoes on a serving platter and arrange them for visual appeal.
- Sprinkle chiffonaded basil over the salad and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small jar, combine grated garlic, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg