This elegant BLT Caprese Insalata is an easy to make appetizer with layers of fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, arugula, & tomato served with balsamic glaze.
I recently went to dinner with 30 girlfriends. One of the appetizers we had that night was an Insalata Caprese. I loved this appetizer, in fact, everyone did. It was the first one gone and left everyone looking around for seconds. It was a hit!
Fast forward a few days, we were talking about the menu for the week and sandwiches were brought. My mind instantly went to BLT’s – yes, I have a family of bacon lovers. I then thought why not meld two of my favorite things, the obsessed-over appetizer I just had with my girls, and our family’s favorite sandwich. Voila! you now have our twist of BLT Caprese Insalata.
I love that this is elevated with the prosciutto and arugula while still encompassing the classic Caprese style with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. Serve the balsamic glaze on the side, so that all those enjoying this salad can take it or leave it. For me, I love the glaze, as for my husband he does not. This will definitely be on our menu when we have friends or family over for a more elegant meal. While this isn’t a kid favorite, in time I know they will come to love it just as I do.
Enjoy! XOXO San
How do you make BLT Caprese Insalata?
- Layer starting with the mozzarella, top with one slice of prosciutto folded to fit the mozzarella, add sliced tomato, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with basil and then complete the Caprese by finishing it off with 3-4 arugula leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or just serve on the side.
- Prepare right before you are ready to serve, it should never be allowed to sit in oil for any length of time or it will become soggy!
If you like this recipe, try this Chopped Caprese Salad, or another favorite of mine, “BLT” Kale Salad.
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BLT Caprese Insalata
Ingredients
- 1 pound Mozzarella Fresca sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 vine tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 1/2 cups fresh arugula
- 8 basil leaves chopped chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 3 ounces Prosciutto thin sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer starting with the mozzarella, top with one slice of prosciutto folded to fit the mozzarella, add sliced tomato, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with basil and then complete the caprese by finishing it off with 3-4 arugula leaves. Drizzle with balsamic glaze or just serve this on the side.
Notes
Kids review: Umm…so salad. Yeah, no this ain’t flyin’. Just fine with Jake and my more sophisticated palate friends, we will enjoy it.
I can see why those went so fast, they look fantastic!
Those look amazing! I would love to try to make these myself!
Oh yeah! That is an appetizer I love! fresh and yummy!
Wow! This is like a super super gourmet BLT! This looks so delicious, I am pinning!
This looks so great and really healthy! Yum!
This is my kind of snack – and yes, for me -it’s just a snack LOL. Yum.
You had me at BLT! This is so simple but definitely a crowd-pleaser. Who doesn’t like bacon?
OMG!! It Looks & Sounds So Delicious I Can’t Wait To Try!!
Yum!! Pinned! I can see this appetizer as being our favorite for all parties! Easy and delicious! Perfect for summer evenings on the deck with a bottle of wine and BF!
Literally my mouth is watering looking at this picture and reading the recipe. Now I’m dying to have one of these.
Delish! One of my favorite apps! It has all the tastes that I love. Yummy!
A awesome appetizer that I will have to try! Thanks.
That looks so light and delicious! It’d made a perfect appetizer.
Oh, prosciutto…you’re speaking my language! I love it, and this looks like the perfect light meal for me, and a great side for my husband. Ingredients are going on my shopping list!
We love Caprese Salad. Oh but you took it to the nest level. Prosciutto is one of my most favorite cold cuts. I will be trying this very soon.
That looks amazing! I’m going to have to make it!
I should not have read this post at night when I am hungry becasue it is me wanting to lick the screen because this looks so DELICIOUS!!
That is a bite of bliss right there. Oh how I love fresh mozzarella like that!
Prosciutto is truly my weakness. I love it wrapped around cantaloupe. I’m thinking I need to pick up some this week at the store for the fam to enjoy.
This looks exactly like something I would go for. I absolutely love mediterranean style food! Will definitely be trying this one out, thank you 🙂
YUM! This looks delicious! Perfect for lunch or an appetizer for a party!
Wow, this looks easy and delicious! This would make a great appetizer for my next family gather!
yummy! I want this now, sounds so delicious. All the ingredients look so fresh!
Oh this looks super yummy and I would really love to give this a try. I know that it has to be as yummy as it looks. This would be perfect for my vegetarian daughter as well.
this looks amazing. i haven’t had lunch yet today…
YUM! This looks sooo good! My kids would love this too.
Love basil, bravo