Caprese Salad
Tomato mozzarella basil salad
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's crisp bubbles cut through the creamy cheese.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light, zesty profile pairs well with basil and olive oil.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc's herbaceous notes enhance the salad's fresh flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Margarita Glass • Easy • 10 min
herbal/acid — basil echoes Caprese; lime brightens tomatoes, balances mozzarella
Champagne flute • Medium • 5 min
acidic, bubbles — bright citrus and sparkling cut through mozzarella, complements tomato acidity
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — clean lime fizz refreshes palate and lifts tomato/cheese richness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, bitter, bubbles — grapefruit tang and soda refreshes and echoes tomato brightness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — bright lemon carbonation cuts fat and complements fresh basil
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, herbal — tequila and lime highlight tomato acidity and pair nicely with basil
Wine glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles/herbal — floral tartness and sparkle play well with tomato and basil
Highball Glass • Medium • 10 min
bitter/acid/herbal/bubbles — citrus-grapefruit bitterness and mint/herb freshness refreshes palate
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acidic, salty — classic lime-tequila profile cleanses the palate and balances creamy mozzarella
Wine glass • Easy • 5 min
acidic, bubbles, herbal — light, sparkling and citrusy to lift richness, mint echoes basil freshness
Highball • Easy • 5 min
acidic, herbal, bubbles — elderflower floral and lemon brightness complement basil and tomato