Jul 14 2026

Caprese Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Fresh Tomatoes, Bufala Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Caprese Salad Ingredients

Method

Caprese Salad Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash the fresh tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes and bufala mozzarella into even rounds.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

    On a large serving platter, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella slices, overlapping them slightly. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.

  3. 3

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the assembled salad. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.

More from Cugino Forno Frederick