Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (sliced); 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced; Fresh basil leaves; Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling); Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Drizzle of balsamic vinegar or reduced balsamic; Dollops of pesto; Sliced peaches; Mint leaves; Avocado slices; Strawberries (see this strawberry 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.

Caprese Salad

tomatoes (sliced)

(8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced

basil leaves

Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Flaky sea salt and black pepper

balsamic vinegar

pesto

peaches

Mint leaves

Avocado slices

Strawberries (see this strawberry salad)

Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

If desired, add ingredients from the variations list.

Caprese Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Author : Jeanine Donofrio

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