Italian Caprese Salad
Posted by Walter Parsons
Balsamic Vinegar, Basil Leaves, Black Pepper, Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, Olive Oil
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Italian Caprese Salad Recipe
Caprese Salad is a traditional Italian salad that is ideal for a light lunch or as a dinner side dish. Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves are drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar in this salad.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- To taste, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, 8 oz
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Instructions
- Wash the tomatoes and cut them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- The fresh basil leaves should be washed and dried.
- Fresh mozzarella cheese should be cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Alternately arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter.
- Over the tomato and mozzarella slices, scatter the fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle the salad with the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- To taste, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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