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Caprese Salad with Homemade Mozzarella

Easy Caprese Salad with Homemade Mozzarella That Will Wow You

Experience the flavors of a Caprese salad with homemade mozzarella—fresh, vibrant, and truly memorable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Homemade Mozzarella
  • 1 gallon Whole Milk Use fresh, whole milk for the richest texture.
  • 1 tsp Citric Acid A key step in forming the perfect curds.
  • 1/4 tsp Rennet Essential for coagulating the milk; use vegetable rennet for vegetarian.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adds flavor and preserves the cheese's balance.
For the Caprese Salad
  • 4 medium Ripe Tomatoes Choose vibrant, juicy tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Adds an aromatic freshness.
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Drizzle generously.
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Glaze Optional but recommended for tangy-sweet contrast.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • knife
  • whisk
  • ice bath container
  • Gloves

Method
 

Preparing the Homemade Mozzarella
  1. In a large pot, slowly heat whole milk to 90°F over medium heat, stirring gently.
  2. Dissolve citric acid in ¼ cup cool water, then whisk into milk until small curds appear.
  3. Gently mix dissolved rennet into warm milk and let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  4. Use a long knife to slice curds into ½-inch cubes and let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Heat curds in 170°F water for 1 minute, then stretch and fold until glossy.
  6. Sprinkle cheese with salt, kneading gently, then form into a ball and chill.
Assembling the Salad
  1. Cut ripe tomatoes and mozzarella into ¼-inch slices, arranging them in a circular pattern.
  2. Pour olive oil over the tomatoes and cheese, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Tuck basil leaves between layers, drizzle with balsamic glaze, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy creating your Caprese Salad with Homemade Mozzarella—it’s not just a salad, it’s a celebration of fresh, authentic flavors!

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