Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prep the Ingredients
Start by gathering all the ingredients needed for the Caprese salad. Rinse the tomatoes and basil leaves under cool water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Slice the Tomatoes
Take the ripe tomatoes and slice them into thick rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange them on a large serving plate.
- 3
Slice the Mozzarella
Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into similar thickness slices as the tomatoes. Place the mozzarella slices on the plate, alternating with the tomato slices.
- 4
Add Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces (if they are large) and sprinkle them over the tomatoes and mozzarella on the plate.
- 5
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle this dressing evenly over the salad.
- 6
Season the Salad
Sprinkle the salt evenly over the salad. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately. Enjoy it as an appetizer or a light side dish.