Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
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Salad Components
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Start by gathering all the ingredients for the salad.
- 2
Slice Mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella into thick rounds, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 3
Slice Tomatoes
Wash the ripe tomatoes and slice them into thick rounds, similar in thickness to the mozzarella.
- 4
Prepare Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Assembly
- 5
Layer Ingredients
On a large serving platter, alternate layers of sliced mozzarella and tomatoes, overlapping them slightly.
- 6
Add Basil
Tuck whole basil leaves in between the layers of mozzarella and tomato.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil over the assembled salad.
- 8
Season to Taste
Sprinkle salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the top to taste.
- 9
Serve
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
