Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2009

This is the perfect summer dish! I used fresh yellow, red, orange and purple tomatoes from my garden. Trader Joes has fresh mozzarella that is already sliced (very convenient) and they have a good selection of balsamic vinegars. Be sure to use fresh picked basil (I grew mine). I added 1 garlic clove that I squeezed through a garlic press to the dressing. Serve with a fresh baked baguette to sop up the yummy juices. Healthy and delish!

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Reviewed: May 10, 2007

If you have a little Italy or a gourmet shop that gets in fresh buffalo mozzarella use it!! I dont suggest using polly-o but it would work in a pinch, any fresh made is better than prepackaged. I lived in Naples for 3 years and this is the perfect example of a Caprese salad.

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Kangal Gal

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

This was so good! Nice, refreshing change to break up appetizer boredom!

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Jamie

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Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2006

This is so delicious. I could eat it every day. I added a parmesan cheese crust on top by spraying wax paper with Pam and laying a thin layer of Paremsan Chees on top, baking in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, until crisp and breaking up into pieces on top of each tomato. Awesome. Thanks!

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Lu

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2006

This was so easy, and looked fancy. Thanks!

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beginnerchef

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Living In: Richmond, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2006

Simple and delicious. I used fresh basil from my garden and put this on the table in less than five minutes.

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

The best! I made this last night as an alternative to a green salad, it's refreshing! I used smoked mozzarella for a nice twist on the traditional preparation. Fresh basil is a must, and use the balsamic.

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GOURMET631

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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006

This is so delicious! I love these tastes together. I just had regular mozzarella and regular dried basil. I can only imagine how wonderful this will taste this summer with fresh off the vine tomatoes, fresh cheese and basil! I too liked it both cold and then also under the broiler. Thank you!

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Butterfly Flutterby

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2006

Simple, beautiful, and delicious!!

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BETHSLIFE

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2006

This is so simple and very tasty!

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seylette

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Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2006

Very tasty, extremely easy and so fresh! I let Mozzarella marinate in the dressing for 30 mins

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TequilaGirl

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Living In: London, Greater London, England, U.K.

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2005

Impressive and easy! I made this as an appetizer by using grape tomatoes on a toothpick with the cheese and basil. Top with oil & vinegar and pop in your mouth!

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AMYG

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2005

I make caprese salad all the time for dinner or even a snack. Its so good.

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JENN_77

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Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2005

This was delicious! I added a little chopped garlic with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil. It was very good!

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Reviewed: Sep. 2, 2005

I make this recipe often when tomatoes are in season but I add a couple of cloves of garlic chopped along with the fresh basil. It really adds great flavour! I find it keeps fairly well over night and frequently add the marinated slices of tomatoes to burgers the next day.

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Michele

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2005

Simple and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, using both red and yellow tomatoes and balsamic vinegar

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TERESITA79

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Home Town: North Ridgeville, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2005

Instead of fresh mozzerella I used regular but the results were wonderful. I used about half the amount of oil and vinegar. It was wonderful with fresh tomatoes.

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ROZ21

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Living In: Rexburg, Idaho, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2005

Very good, tasty recipe! I decided to make this at the last minute, so had to use regular mozzerella instead of fresh. It was still very good. I did use fresh basil. I found there was way too much oil/vinegar mixture though. We ended up only putting about a tablespoon of the mixture on.

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2005

We loved this salad. I chopped the tomatoes and cubed the cheese. I also coarsely chopped the basil. I did this primarily for ease of eating for my 6-year-old (and she loved it too). I used the balsamic vinegar. I will definitely make again and again.

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M.

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Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 3, 2005

The addition of the balsamic vinegar in this popular Italian salad made a big difference. It was great! I would suggest using buffalo mozzarella - is the best kind of fresh mozzarella out there. I personally prefer mixing everything together in a bowl rather than layering - it is easier to make and serve and it keeps the same flavor.

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