Mason Jar Caprese Salad (Printable)

Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic glaze layered in jars for a fresh portable dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables & Herbs

01 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), drained
03 - 1 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Dressing

04 - 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze or vinegar, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
02 - Divide the dressing evenly among four clean pint-sized (16 oz) mason jars, pouring it into the bottom of each jar.
03 - Add the halved cherry tomatoes on top of the dressing in each jar, distributing them evenly.
04 - Layer the fresh mozzarella balls as the next layer in each jar.
05 - Finish with a generous layer of fresh basil leaves on top.
06 - Secure the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve.
07 - When serving, gently shake the jar to distribute the dressing evenly, or pour contents onto a plate and toss gently to combine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything stays crisp and fresh until the moment you eat it, no sad wilted lettuce drama.
  • You can make four at once and grab one throughout the week without any real effort.
  • It looks so pretty that people actually ask for the recipe instead of just eating it quietly.
02 -
  • If your mozzarella is too wet, those jars will turn into salad soup by lunchtime—drain and pat them dry before layering.
  • The order matters more than you'd think; dressing on bottom keeps everything else from getting waterlogged, so don't rearrange once you've started.
03 -
  • Buy your mozzarella from the deli section where it's usually fresher, and ask them to drain it for you if they'll do it.
  • If you're serving guests, layer the ingredients the same way every time so people know exactly what to expect when they shake their jar.
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