Caprese Salad Recipe
Fresh mozzarella with tomato, basil infused EVOO, roasted peppers & olives.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Basil Infused EVOO
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
Slice the fresh mozzarella and tomatoes into even rounds. Arrange them on a serving platter, alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato.
- 2
Add the Roasted Peppers and Olives
Chop the roasted red peppers into strips and scatter them over the mozzarella and tomato arrangement. Add the pitted olives evenly across the salad.
- 3
Garnish with Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad for garnish.
Basil Infused EVOO Preparation
- 4
Infuse the Olive Oil
In a small saucepan, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, and salt. Heat over low heat for about 5-10 minutes, ensuring that the oil does not boil.
- 5
Cool and Season
Remove from heat and allow the basil infused oil to cool. Once cooled, strain the oil to remove the basil and garlic bits. Season with black pepper to taste.
Final Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the basil infused EVOO over the prepared salad generously.
- 7
Serve
Serve the Caprese salad immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.
