Caprese Recipe
Sliced Roma tomatoes, soft mozzarella, and fresh basil drizzled with our house pesto and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Caprese Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the Roma tomatoes and basil leaves thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Cut the mozzarella into similar thickness slices.
- 2
Assemble the Caprese
On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves. Start with a slice of tomato, followed by mozzarella, then a basil leaf, and repeat until all ingredients are used.
- 3
Drizzle and Season
Drizzle the house pesto and olive oil evenly over the assembled Caprese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Serve
Serve immediately as an appetizer or a side dish.