Fresh Caprese Salad
Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Total: 15 min Serves: 2
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Italian saladappetizer
Simple and elegant salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves.
- 2
Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into uniform, thick rounds (about 1/4 inch thick).
- 3
On a large serving platter, arrange the slices by alternating them: tomato, mozzarella, tomato, mozzarella.
- 4
Tuck whole fresh basil leaves in between the cheese and tomato slices.
- 5
Generously drizzle the entire salad with extra virgin olive oil.
- 6
Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness and acidity.
- 7
Season with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper right before serving.
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