Caprese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Caprese Salad Ingredients
Method
Caprese Salad Directions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by washing the ripe tomatoes and fresh basil leaves under cold running water to remove any dirt and pesticides.
- 2
Slice the Tomatoes
Using a sharp knife, slice the medium ripe tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange them on a large serving platter.
- 3
Slice the Mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices and layer them on the platter, alternating with the tomato slices.
- 4
Add Fresh Basil
Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the layers of tomato and mozzarella. You can also sprinkle some leaves on top for garnish.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Make sure to cover all the ingredients evenly.
- 6
Season the Salad
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the salad according to your taste.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately as a starter or side dish. Enjoy the fresh flavors!