Caprese Recipe
Homemade mozzarella, cluster tomatoes, olives, basil, EVOO
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Ingredients
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Caprese Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by slicing the homemade mozzarella into thick slices. Rinse the cluster tomatoes and cut them in half. If using whole olives, you can leave them as is or slice them.
- 2
Assemble the Salad
On a large serving plate, alternate layers of sliced mozzarella and halved tomatoes. Add the olives evenly over the top.
- 3
Add Fresh Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the salad for added flavor and presentation.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil generously over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately as an appetizer or side dish. Enjoy the fresh flavors of this classic Caprese salad!
