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Caprese Salad

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. If desired, add ingredients from the variations list.