Classic Caprese Salad
There’s nothing better than a Caprese salad! This Italian classic pairs perfectly ripe, juicy tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and peppery basil.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1
Ingredients 7
- 6 to 8 ripe heirloom tomatoes, of different colors and sizes
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese or burrata cheese
- 1 handful basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Balsamic reduction (optional)
- Sea salt
- Fresh ground pepper
Method 2
- 01
Slice the tomatoes and place them on a plate.
- 02
Top with torn or sliced mozzarella cheese and basil leaves. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. If desired, drizzle with balsamic reduction . Top with sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately. (Does not save well; tomatoes should not be stored refrigerated.)
Provenance
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