Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by washing the tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices and set aside.
- 3
Slice the Tomatoes
Cut each tomato into 1/4 inch thick slices, similar to the mozzarella.
- 4
Layer the Salad
On a serving platter, alternate the mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and basil leaves in an overlapping pattern. Start with a slice of mozzarella, followed by a slice of tomato, then a basil leaf, and repeat until all ingredients are used.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the layered salad just before serving, ensuring even coverage.
