Caprese Salad Recipe
Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar drizzled over fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and black pepper, served with Italian bread
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Bread
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by washing the tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes into about 1/4 inch thick slices. Cut the fresh mozzarella into similar thickness slices.
- 2
Assemble the Salad
On a large serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and mozzarella. Tuck basil leaves between the layers for flavor and presentation.
- 3
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the assembled salad. Sprinkle black pepper and salt to taste.
Bread Preparation
- 4
Slice the Italian Bread
While the salad is being prepared, slice the Italian bread into thick slices. You may toast them if desired.
- 5
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad alongside the sliced Italian bread for a complete dish.