Take Home Angela's Starter Recipe

Time20m

Serves4

Make Take Home Angela's Starter 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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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Remove any stems from the tomatoes.
2
Chop the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves and gently pat them dry. Stack the leaves, roll them tightly, and slice them into thin strips, known as chiffonade.
3
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Toss gently to combine.

4
Add Seasoning
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the tomato and mozzarella mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5
Toss to Coat
Gently toss the ingredients together until all are well coated with the olive oil and balsamic glaze.

6
Plate the Starter
Transfer the combined mixture onto a serving platter or individual small plates. You can garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
7
Enjoy
Serve immediately as a fresh starter or appetizer, or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for best flavor.