When the days are longer and the temps hit 80*, I’m in the mood for BBQ. And salad. Caprese Salad to be exact.
Caprese Salad is always a go to in my kitchen. I love fresh ripe tomatoes, creamy salty fresh ricotta and fresh basil, all topped off with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic. I usually serve Caprese Salad arranged on a platter, but these orange tomatoes were so pretty, I really wanted them to show, so I decided to stack, hence the name, Caprese Stack Salad. And since I had a perfectly ripe, creamy avocado, I decided to add it also. Such a perfect combination!
Seriously, can it get any prettier? I think not! Caprese Salad, arranged on a platter is perfect for a larger gathering or maybe a BBQ, but if you’re serving just one or two, how about stacking it? Or, impress your guests at your next small dinner party and serve them a Caprese Stacked Salad.
- Ripe tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella (I buy it in the gourmet cheese section at my local grocery store)
- Ripe avocado (sliced or cut into rings) *optional
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Slice tomatoes, mozzarella (the brand I buy comes pre-semi sliced), and avocados.
- Layer (or stack), tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocados.
- Top with chiffonade of basil, or if you prefer, layer whole basil leaves w/tomatoes, mozzarella, and avocados.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic over salad and sprinkle with salt & pepper (to taste).
Do you love the flavor of Caprese? Check out my other Caprese recipes…
Caprese Avocado Pesto Pasta 
Quinoa Caprese Salad 
Pesto Caprese Bread 
Lily Lau says
March 27, 2015 at 9:53 amWhat a tasty salad! You inspired me for tonight’s dinner, thanks for sharing this recipe with us 🙂
Renee says
March 29, 2015 at 1:47 pmIt was SO tasty! I don’t think you can go wrong with Caprese any time of year, with just about any meal!
Trish says
March 28, 2015 at 9:12 amI can’t wait for tomato season around here! The yellow heirlooms are my fave. This looks delicious Renee!
Renee says
March 29, 2015 at 1:48 pmAs soon as I saw those tomatoes at the store, I knew I had to make this! And the avocados were just as perfect!!
Catherine says
July 3, 2015 at 3:43 amDear Renee, these caprese stacks look beautiful. What a wonderful warm weather salad..this sounds delicious. xo, Catherine
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
July 3, 2015 at 4:17 amOh my yes, this is screaming my summer love language
Liv @ Healthy Liv says
June 27, 2016 at 8:42 amWhat a beautiful summer salad! The avocado is a pretty and unique touch. Just pinned and tweeted!
Heather Kinnaird says
June 27, 2016 at 9:55 amthis is one of our go-to summer favorites! pretty sure I could eat this every night
Kristen says
June 27, 2016 at 4:57 pmI am one lucky lady–I just was gifted a huge box of heirloom tomatoes and I am so making this asap