Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Recipe
Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, finished with fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Caprese Salad Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the tomatoes and basil leaves. Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and the mozzarella into similar-sized slices.
- 2
Assemble the Caprese
On a serving platter, alternate layers of tomato and mozzarella slices. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
- 3
Drizzle and Season
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar over the arranged tomatoes and mozzarella. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Serve
Serve immediately as an appetizer or light salad.