Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella into thick slices, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes and slice them into similar thickness as the mozzarella.
- 3
Wash and Prepare Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
Assembly
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On a serving platter, alternate layers of mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and basil leaves, creating an attractive pattern.
- 5
Season the Salad
Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze over the arranged salad. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.