Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, sun dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, olive oil, tossed in Caesar dressing.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Start by washing the fresh tomatoes and basil leaves. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Slice Fresh Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella into bite-sized cubes or slices, depending on your preference.
- 3
Chop Tomatoes
Core the tomatoes and slice them into wedges or rounds, ensuring they are of similar size to the mozzarella pieces.
- 4
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the olive oil and Caesar dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the Caprese salad to a serving dish or individual plates. Optionally, garnish with additional basil leaves or a sprinkle of black pepper.