italian side dishes

There's nothing better than a fantastic Caprese salad! Pair perfectly ripe, juicy tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and peppery basil.

15 Great Italian Side Dishes

mozzarella cheese cheese

basil leaves

olive oil

Balsamic reduction (optional)

Sea salt

pepper

Slice the tomatoes and place them on a plate.

Top with torn mozzarella cheese and basil leaves. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. If desired, drizzle with balsamic reduction. Top with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately. (Does not save well; tomatoes should not be stored refrigerated.)

You won't regret adding these Italian side dishes to your main course. They are all delectable, flavorsome, and, most importantly, surprisingly easy to make.

27 Authentic Italian Side Dishes (+Caprese Salad)

mozzarella

tomatoes

extra virgin olive oil

sea salt

black pepper

balsamic glaze

Slice the cheese and tomatoes into ¼-inch thick slices.

Arrange the tomato and cheese slices next to each other, then tuck the basil leaves in between.

Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle the salad with olive oil and balsamic glaze.

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