Caprese with Cannabis Infused Balsamic Dressing

Fresh, bright, and a little unexpected

This caprese adds a dressing of 60 ml olive oil infused with 2.5 g of decarboxylated cannabis and whisked with 30 ml balsamic vinegar, poured over sliced tomato, mozzarella and basil. Caprese is a study in simplicity: mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, oil, vinegar. What happens when we give it a thoughtful cannabis twist? Just a light, balanced dressing that invites calm without dominating the plate.

If you’re new to cannabis edibles, or just tired of brownies, this recipe offers clarity.

Why Decarboxylation Matters (Even in Cold Dishes)

THCA won’t do much until it meets heat. Decarboxylation is the step that activates cannabinoids like THC and CBD.

In hot recipes, this can happen during cooking. But salad dressing? No heat. That’s why we decarb first, so your infused oil actually works.

Use the herb cooker. Clean, odor-controlled, precise. It’s the most reliable way to convert your flower without guesswork.

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Ingredients

For the salad:

• 3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 200 g fresh mozzarella, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves
• Sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper

For the infused balsamic dressing:

• 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml balsamic vinegar
• 2.5 g decarboxylated cannabis
• 1 tsp honey or agave syrup (optional)
• Pinch of salt

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Equipment

• herb cooker
• Mixing bowl
• Serving plate

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How to Make It

Step 1: Decarboxylate the cannabis

Lightly break up 1–2 grams of dried cannabis. Place it in the glass container of the herb cooker. Set to decarboxylation mode.

Step 2: Infuse the olive oil

Add olive oil to your decarboxylated cannabis. Set your Noids on infusion and filter when done.

Step 3: Build the dressing

Add 30 ml balsamic vinegar to the infused oil. Whisk in honey if using. Add a pinch of salt.

Step 4: Assemble the salad

Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate. Scatter fresh basil leaves. Drizzle generously with the cannabis-infused balsamic dressing. Finish with flaky salt and black pepper.

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FAQ: Cannabis in Salads

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Use & Remix

• Drizzle over grilled zucchini or eggplant
• Spoon onto bruschetta with roasted peppers
• Whisk into yogurt for a mellow dip

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Calm, Not Clobbering

This isn’t about knocking you out. It’s about finding a flavorful, functional groove in your kitchen.

You control the strain, the infusion, the dose. That means you control the experience.

Eat with awareness. Share wisely.

Last reviewed: April 2026

This process can be performed with the NOIDS Herb Lab.