Margherita Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, garlic and basil.
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Ingredients
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Cheese
Tomato
Herbs
Spices
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the ripe tomatoes and slice them into thin rounds. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Mozzarella
Drain the fresh mozzarella from its packaging and slice it into rounds approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- 3
Prepare the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
- 4
Prepare the Basil
Wash the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Assembly
- 5
Layering the Ingredients
On a large serving platter or pizza stone, alternate layers of tomato slices and mozzarella slices, slightly overlapping each other.
- 6
Adding Flavors
Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the layered tomatoes and mozzarella. Then, add the fresh basil leaves on top.
- 7
Seasoning
Drizzle the olive oil over the entire dish, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serving
- 8
Serve Fresh
Serve the Margherita immediately at room temperature. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful dish!