Caprese Recipe
Make Caprese Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the tomatoes and basil leaves under cold water. Pat the tomatoes dry with a paper towel.
- 2
Slice Tomatoes
Cut the ripe tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices and arrange them on a serving platter.
- 3
Slice Mozzarella
Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- 4
Layer the Salad
On top of the tomato slices, alternate layers of mozzarella slices and basil leaves, creating an overlapping pattern.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar evenly over the layered salad.
- 6
Season
Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste over the caprese salad.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately as an appetizer or a side dish.
