Caprese Salad Recipe
Sliced fresh tomatoes, handmade mozzarella (made daily), basil, EVOO, cracked pepper, and sea salt.
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Tomatoes
Wash the fresh tomatoes under cool running water. Using a sharp knife, slice each tomato into 1/4-inch thick slices, discarding the stem end.
- 2
Prepare the Mozzarella
Take the handmade mozzarella and slice it into rounds that are approximately the same thickness as the tomato slices.
- 3
Arrange the Salad
On a large serving platter, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping them. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
Finishing Touches
- 4
Drizzle with EVOO
Evenly drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the arranged tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 5
Season the Salad
Sprinkle cracked black pepper and sea salt to taste over the entire salad. Adjust seasoning according to your preference.