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Caprese Salad

Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with olive oil. Only as good as the tomatoes.

Serves 4

Prep 10 min

Caprese Salad
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Ingredients

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze, optional

Steps

  1. Step 1. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella on a platter, overlapping them.

  2. Step 2. Tuck basil leaves between the slices.

  3. Step 3. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic glaze. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4. Serve right away at room temperature.

Where this recipe comes from

Yoribang Italian recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)

Original Yoribang write-ups of Italian dishes. Use the best canned tomatoes, olive oil, and cheese you can find, since there is little else in many of these dishes. Salt the pasta water well, until it tastes like mild seawater, and save a cup of it before draining.