Caprese Salad
Caprese Salad is a fresh Italian classic, layering juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, finished with a drizzle of olive oil and—optionally—balsamic glaze. It's simple, beautiful, and bursting with summer flavor.
Total time: 20 min • Active: 20 min • Inactive: 0 min
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Ingredients
- 680 g tomato
- 425 g fresh mozzarella
- 8 g basil
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml balsamic glaze
Steps
Slice fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch rounds.≈ 5 min Slice tomatoes into 1/4-inch rounds.≈ 5 min Layer sliced tomatoes on a serving platter.≈ 2 min Tuck slices of mozzarella between each tomato so both are visible.≈ 3 min Tuck whole basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes.≈ 2 min Season layered salad generously with sea salt and black pepper just before serving.≈ 1 min Drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over the seasoned salad.≈ 1 min Drizzle with balsamic glaze to finish, if desired, and serve immediately.≈ 1 min
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Adapted from natashaskitchen.com
Yields
- 4 servings caprese salad final
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