How long does it take to make Caprese Salad with Basil Microgreens?
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
15 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Basil microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This refreshing Caprese salad highlights the fresh taste of basil microgreens, perfectly complementing creamy mozzarella and ripe tomatoes.
This recipe takes approximately 15 min total.
Basil microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 cup basil microgreens
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Top the salad generously with basil microgreens and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish.
Basil microgreens carry the recognizable aromatic profile of fresh basil — linalool, eugenol, and other volatile compounds — and are used as a direct 1:1 garnish substitute for fresh basil in small quantities. Dark Opal Basil adds additional anthocyanin-based purple pigmentation.
• Basil and its aromatic relatives contain volatile essential oil compounds studied for flavor, aroma, and culinary stability.
moderate evidence• Essential oil profile in basil microgreens varies by cultivar, with purple basil varieties known for anthocyanin pigmentation.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017