Caprese Recipe
fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, sundried tomato and basil salsa, olive oil
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Ingredients
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Fresh Ingredients
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Fresh Mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds, about 1/4 inch thick, and set aside.
- 2
Slice the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly, then slice them into rounds, similar to the mozzarella.
- 3
Chop the Sun-dried Tomatoes
If using whole sun-dried tomatoes, chop them into small pieces for the salsa.
- 4
Chop the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves, then chop them finely.
Salsa Preparation
- 5
Mix the Salsa Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chopped basil. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Assembly
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter, arrange alternating slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes in a circular pattern.
- 7
Top with Salsa
Spoon the sun-dried tomato and basil salsa over the layered mozzarella and tomatoes.
- 8
Finish with Olive Oil
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the assembled Caprese for added flavor.
