The Taste of Summer • 5 Caprese Recipes for Summer Tomatoes

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on August 16, 2024

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Summer tomatoes are at their peak right now. These are 5 of our favorite, delicious Caprese recipes to make the most of them!

Are you familiar with Caprese salad? It's a classic Italian salad thought to have originated on the island of Capri. Strictly speaking, Caprese salad consists of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and olive oil. Sometimes a drizzle of balsamic vinegar is permissible. However, many delicious renditions have evolved over the years with the addition of lots of other ingredients.

These recipes are our take on the classic salad. We even have a soup version we think you will love. Give them a try now, while summer tomatoes are at their best!

Overhead picture of Stone Fruit Tomato Salad on a white and blue platter

Stone Fruit Tomato Caprese Salad

If you're looking for the freshest, most delicious summer salad imaginable, this Stone Fruit Tomato Caprese Salad is IT! The fabulous Sweet Basil Dressing is the crowning glory!

Overhead picture of Green Bean Caprese Salad

Green Bean Caprese Salad

This flavorful Green Bean Caprese Salad combines slender green beans and baby potatoes with classic Caprese ingredients. The salad is finished off with a drizzle of delicious Lemon Basil Oil.

Roasted Tomato Lentil Soup Caprese - with classic tomato-basil flavor and lots of healthy red lentils, this delicious, unique soup has a classic Caprese topping of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil.

Roasted Tomato Lentil Soup Caprese

With traditional tomato-basil flavor and lots of healthy red lentils, this delicious, unique soup has a classic Caprese topping of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes.

Essence of Summer Caprese Salad

So easy to prepare, this Essence of Summer Caprese Salad makes a gorgeous presentation. Serve it on it's own or with grilled entrees!

Fresh Corn and Tomato Caprese Salad - if you look up "summer" in the dictionary, you very well might see a picture of this fresh, delicious salad!

Fresh Corn and Tomato Caprese Salad

If you look up "summer" in the dictionary, you just might see a picture of this fresh, delicious, vibrant salad!

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