Mozzarella Caprese Recipe
Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & basil-infused olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Basil-Infused Olive Oil
Seasoning
Method
Preparation of Basil-Infused Olive Oil
- 1
Infuse the Olive Oil
In a small saucepan, combine the extra virgin olive oil and 1 cup of fresh basil leaves. Heat over low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the basil to infuse into the oil. Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain the oil to remove the basil leaves and set aside.
Salad Assembly
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Slice the vine-ripened tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices. Cut the fresh mozzarella into similar 1/4-inch thick slices.
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella slices. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers as you go.
- 4
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Once all ingredients are arranged, drizzle the basil-infused olive oil generously over the salad.
- 5
Season
Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
