Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsDavid's RestaurantCaprese Salad Recipe

Caprese Salad Recipe

Inspired by David's Restaurant
Time15m
Serves4

Heirloom tomato / mozzarella / basil / fresh cracked pepper / arugula / fig vincotto / Maldon salt / balsamic figs

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice the heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into thick slices. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad

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

  3. 3

    Add Arugula

    Scatter arugula around and on top of the tomato and mozzarella layers.

  4. 4

    Season the Salad

    Sprinkle fresh cracked pepper and Maldon salt over the entire salad to taste.

  5. 5

    Finish with Fig Vincotto

    Drizzle fig vincotto over the salad for added sweetness and flavor.

  6. 6

    Garnish with Balsamic Figs

    Halve the balsamic figs and place them strategically on the salad for garnish and additional flavor.

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