This Heart Caprese Salad is such a simple and delicious appetizer to serve on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a date night in or just as a special starter to any meal. The classic salad of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and basil is served in a heart shape for an unforgettable dish that’s sure to make any occasion extra special!
Everyone loves caprese salad, so what better way to serve it than in a heart shape?! A beautiful treat that’s not sweet. It comes together so quickly and so easily that you’ll want to shape your caprese salad into a heart every time you make it from now on.
All you need is…
- fresh tomatoes, sliced thick (about 20 tomato slices)
- fresh pre-sliced mozzarella log, cut into heart shapes with a heart-shaped cookie cutter (about 12 mozzarella hearts)
- fresh basil
- olive oil
- balsamic glaze
- flaky sea salt
- toasted baguette
Start by forming the tomato slices into a heart shape on a board or platter. I used this 14″ walnut wood board. Top the tomatoes with the fresh mozzarella hearts. Place a leaf of fresh basil next to each mozzarella heart. Drizzle the heart shape with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve with toasted baguette slices.
I’m officially obsessed with this Heart Caprese Salad. It’s so delicious and so quick to make with ingredients that are easy to shop for at the store. What more could you ask for when it comes to prepping a dish that’s sure to impress?!
I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this Heart Caprese Salad as much as we do and that you make it over and over again for all your special occasions. It’s certainly a must-make for Valentine’s Day and would be such a special addition to a Mother’s Day menu.
If you do make it, be sure to tag me on Instagram (@thebakermama) so I can see! 
I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
- 3 large fresh tomatoes, sliced thick (about 20 slices)
- 12 ounce log of fresh pre-sliced mozzarella, cut into heart shapes with a
- heart-shaped cookie cutter (about 12 mozzarella hearts)
- fresh basil, for garnishing
- olive oil, for drizzling
- balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- toasted baguette, for serving
- Start by forming the tomato slices into a heart shape on a board or platter. Top the tomatoes with the fresh mozzarella hearts. Place a leaf of fresh basil next to each mozzarella heart. Drizzle the heart shape with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve with toasted baguette slices.
Your Caprese Salad looks so yummy! I’m going to make this for my hubby for Valentine’s Day! I will need to go light on the balsamic glaze though. Thanks for your idea!