Caprese Recipe
Make Caprese Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Rinse the ripe tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice each tomato into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- 2
Slice the Mozzarella
Take the fresh mozzarella cheese and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds, similar in thickness to the tomato slices.
- 3
Assemble the Salad
On a large serving platter, alternate layers of tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves. Start with a slice of tomato, then a slice of mozzarella, followed by a basil leaf, and repeat until all ingredients are used.
- 4
Drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Once the salad is assembled, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the top.
- 5
Season the Salad
Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste over the salad to enhance the flavors.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately as an appetizer or side dish, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired.
