Mini Caprese Salad

A mini Caprese salad is a fresh snack made with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and pepper. The mozzarella provides a mild, milky base, while the tomatoes add juiciness and a light sweetness. Basil brings an herbal aroma that pairs well with the olive oil and fresh ingredients. Add the pepper at the end so it gently boosts the flavor without overshadowing the simplicity of Caprese. For a breakfast version serving 2, use 1 ball of mozzarella, 2 large tomatoes and a handful of rocket instead of the mini salad ingredients. Drain the mozzarella, slice the tomatoes and arrange with the rocket and a few basil leaves. Just before serving, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper; optionally drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil instead of 1 tablespoon. The estimated nutrition shown is for the base salad with 100 g mozzarella and 8 cherry tomatoes. This version has different values, also depending on the mozzarella ball and tomato weights.