Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBottiglia Cucina & EnotecaCaprese Salad Recipe

Caprese Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Marinated heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella di bufala campana, basil, aged modena balsamic saba

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the tomatoes

    Wash the heirloom tomatoes thoroughly, then slice them into thick rounds or wedges. Place the sliced tomatoes in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Marinate the tomatoes

    Drizzle the sliced tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat the tomatoes evenly. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Assembly

  1. 3

    Prepare the mozzarella

    While the tomatoes are marinating, slice the mozzarella di bufala into thick rounds. Set aside.

  2. 4

    Combine ingredients

    After the tomatoes have marinated, layer them on a serving platter. Alternate layers of tomato slices with the mozzarella slices.

  3. 5

    Add basil and dressing

    Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the layers of tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the aged Modena balsamic saba over the salad.

  4. 6

    Serve

    Finish with an additional sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

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