Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Ingredients
Begin by slicing the fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices. Then, slice the tomatoes into similar thickness.
- 2
Arrange the Salad
On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced mozzarella and sliced tomatoes. Place a fresh basil leaf between each layer for added flavor and aesthetics.
- 3
Drizzle with Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Once the mozzarella and tomatoes are arranged, drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the top of the salad.
- 4
Season the Salad
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the salad to taste, enhancing the flavors of the fresh ingredients.
- 5
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately, enjoying it fresh. You may add additional basil leaves for garnish if desired.
