Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
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Caprese Salad Ingredients
Method
Caprese Salad Directions
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Start by gathering all the ingredients. Rinse the tomatoes and basil leaves under cool water and pat dry.
- 2
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella into thick slices, about 1/4 inch each.
- 3
Slice the Tomatoes
Slice the tomatoes into thick slices, similar in thickness to the mozzarella.
- 4
Assemble the Salad
On a serving platter, alternate layers of the mozzarella slices and tomato slices. Tuck the fresh basil leaves in between the layers.
- 5
Drizzle with Balsamic Glaze
Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the assembled salad, ensuring an even distribution.
- 6
Add Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad for added flavor.
- 7
Season
Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste over the salad.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately as an appetizer or side dish.
