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Italian Caprese Salad
This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 large tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 8 basil leaves
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze (see notes)
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Slice the tomatoes into 8 slices. Set aside.
- 2
Slice the mozzarella cheese into 8 slices as well.
- 3
Layer the tomato and mozzarella slices alternatively on a serving plate.
- 4
Top with basil leaves.
- 5
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze on top. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve immediately.