Caprese Recipe
Sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, aged balsamic vinegar
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the ingredients
Wash the fresh tomatoes under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Slice the tomatoes
Using a sharp knife, slice the tomatoes into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange them on a serving platter.
- 3
Slice the mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into similar 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the mozzarella slices on top of the tomato slices on the platter.
- 4
Add the basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves gently with your hands and sprinkle them over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 5
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Drizzle the aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil evenly over the salad.
- 6
Season the dish
Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste over the entire dish for added flavor.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish, enjoying the combination of flavors.