Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the ingredients
Slice the fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices and set aside. Wash the tomatoes and slice them into similar thickness as the mozzarella.
- 2
Assemble the salad
On a serving platter, alternate layers of fresh mozzarella slices and tomato slices. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
- 3
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze over the assembled salad. Ensure even coverage for flavor.
- 4
Season to taste
Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the top of the salad to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.