Salad Caprese Recipe
layers of vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic reduction
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Ingredients
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Salad Components
Dressings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the vine ripened tomatoes under cold running water. Slice each tomato into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into 1/4 inch thick rounds, similar in thickness to the tomatoes.
- 3
Prepare the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves gently under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Assembly
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On a large serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves. Start with a layer of tomatoes, then mozzarella, followed by basil, repeating until all ingredients are used.
- 5
Drizzle with Dressings
Once the layers are assembled, gently drizzle the olive oil evenly over the entire salad, followed by a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
- 6
Season to Taste
Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste, if desired.