Caprese Salad

Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes; 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese; fresh basil leaves; extra-virgin olive oil; flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction; pesto; sliced peaches; fresh mint leaves; avocado slices; strawberries

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 to 6
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Italian

Caprese Salad

Iris Warren

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A good Caprese salad relies on good ingredients, so seek out the best tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella you can find to make this delicious summer salad.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes sliced
1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
fresh basil leaves
extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Optional additions/variations:

Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction for drizzling
pesto
sliced peaches
fresh mint leaves
avocado slices
strawberries see this strawberry salad

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Instructions

Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
If desired, add ingredients from the variations list.