🍅 The Caprese Everyone Is Craving Right Now

🍅 The Caprese Everyone Is Craving Right Now

Why Simple + Premium Olive Oil Is the Trend of the Season

There’s something magical happening in food right now — we’re going back to simple.

After years of complicated recipes and over-the-top ingredients, people are craving clean flavors, fewer ingredients, and real quality. And nothing captures that better than a classic Caprese Salad.

Fresh mozzarella. Sun-ripened tomatoes. Fragrant basil.
And the star of the show? A bold, fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

The reason Caprese is trending again is simple: when ingredients are this fresh, you don’t need much. But what you do use matters. A vibrant, peppery olive oil transforms this dish from ordinary to unforgettable.

At The Little Shop of Olive Oils, we always say — if a recipe only has five ingredients, every single one needs to shine.

Classic Caprese with Fresh EVOO

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

4

Calories

282

Cuisine

Italian

Category

Salad

We love Caprese because it celebrates simple, beautiful ingredients at their best. Juicy tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil — and a generous drizzle of premium extra virgin olive oil that brings it all together. It’s fresh, light, and full of flavor, proving that when ingredients are this good, you don’t need much else.

Classic Caprese with Fresh EVOO

Ingredients

  • 3–4 ripe tomatoes, sliced

  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, Ciliegine = cherry-sized balls

  • Fresh basil leaves

  • 3–4 tablespoons Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • Flaky sea salt

  • Fresh cracked black pepper

  • Optional: A drizzle of balsamic (traditional or white)

  • Little Italy Herb Blend

Directions

  1. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into even rounds.

  2. Arrange alternating slices on a platter.

  3. Tuck fresh basil leaves between slices.

  4. Drizzle generously with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

  5. Sprinkle with flaky salt, Little Italy Herb Blend, and cracked pepper.

  6. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread.

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