Nothing says summer like a Caprese salad -- the classic Italian antipasti of sliced tomatoes layered with mozzarella and basil, then drizzled with olive oil. It's a delicious and refreshing salad that's especially perfect in the summertime when tomatoes are at their best.
If you love Caprese salads like we do, you're going to be eating so many this summer that you might want to experiment a little. Tomatoes, basil and mozzarella go well with pretty much everything, which means there are countless ways besides salad to eat them. Here are 26 great twists on the classic.
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Caprese Grilled Cheese with Arugula Pesto
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Caramelized Peach Caprese Salad With Smoked Sea Salt
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Caprese-Style Grilled Pizza
Gastronomer's Guide
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Roasted Tomato Grilled Caprese Grilled Cheese
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Caprese Salad With Bocconcini
La Cuisine d'Helene
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Caprese Burger: Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella And Basil
Savoring The Thyme
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Fried Mozzarella, Basil and Nectarine Stacks with Balsamic Glaze
Half Baked Harvest
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Honey Grilled Watermelon Caprese Salads
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Caprese Orzo Pasta Salad
The Kitchy Kitchen
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Caprese Sandwich With Pepperoni
Spinach Tiger
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Caprese Garlic Bread
Two Peas and Their Pod
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Eggplant and Tomato Napoleons
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Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Garlic Oil
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