Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic reduction.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by gathering all the ingredients. Wash the tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella into even slices, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 3
Slice the Tomatoes
Slice the ripe tomatoes into similar thickness slices as the mozzarella.
- 4
Prepare the Basil
Pluck the basil leaves from the stems and set aside. If the leaves are large, you may wish to tear them into smaller pieces.
Assembly
- 5
Layer the Ingredients
On a large platter, alternate layers of sliced mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Place a basil leaf between each layer.
- 6
- 7
Season the Salad
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the top of the salad to taste.
- 8
Finish with Balsamic Reduction
Finally, drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salad just before serving for added flavor.
