Step 1

Caprese Salad requires the freshest, tastiest tomatoes you can find! Start by cutting out the stem from the tomato and the small white part at the top.

Step 2

Now place each tomato on its side and cut it into slices, approx. 1cm thick.

Step 3

Put these to the side and slice the buffalo mozzarella, aiming for the same thickness.

Step 4

To assemble the caprese salad, place a slice of tomato on the serving plate, laying it flat and sprinkle a touch of dried oregano on top (optional) along with some salt and pepper.

Step 5

Next, lie a basil leaf on the tomato (to the left), keeping it half off the slice and sticking out.

Step 6

Then add a slice of mozzarella to the other side of the tomato so it overlaps, but only half way.

Step 7

Repeat this process placing the tomato, basil and mozzarella around the rim of the plate and working your way in.

Step 8

Add the layers to the middle part by first laying down the tomatoes and basil leaves then the mozzarella slices to finish it off.

Step 9

Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil on top of your caprese salad.