Jul 14 2026

Caprese Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Local Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Hand-picked Basil, Olive Oil, Cracked Black Pepper

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Ingredients

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Caprese Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash the local tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and the mozzarella into similar-sized slices.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.

  3. 3

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle olive oil over the arranged tomatoes and mozzarella. Season with cracked black pepper and salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a refreshing salad or appetizer.

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