Caprese ~ La Torre Pisa Recipe
Ripe tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, purple onion and kalamata olives. Drizzled with balsamic dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Components
Balsamic Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Components
- 1
Slice the Tomatoes
Wash the ripe tomatoes thoroughly. Slice each tomato into 1/4 inch thick rounds and arrange them on a serving platter.
- 2
Prepare the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into slices similar in thickness to the tomatoes. Place them on top of the tomato slices.
- 3
Add Fresh Basil
Wash the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry. Place a few basil leaves on top of each mozzarella slice.
- 4
- 5
Add Kalamata Olives
Pit and slice the kalamata olives if whole. Distribute the olives evenly across the salad.
Preparation of Balsamic Dressing
- 6
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 7
Drizzle over Salad
Drizzle the balsamic dressing evenly over the assembled salad components on the platter.
Final Touches
- 8
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.