Fresh Caprese Salad

Fresh Caprese Salad

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Total: 15 min Serves: 2
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Simple and elegant salad with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and dry the tomatoes and basil leaves.

  2. 2

    Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into uniform, thick rounds (about 1/4 inch thick).

  3. 3

    On a large serving platter, arrange the slices by alternating them: tomato, mozzarella, tomato, mozzarella.

  4. 4

    Tuck whole fresh basil leaves in between the cheese and tomato slices.

  5. 5

    Generously drizzle the entire salad with extra virgin olive oil.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness and acidity.

  7. 7

    Season with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper right before serving.

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