Caprese Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella
Juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil get a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic for a bright, silky Caprese salad.
Prep 15 min · Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 to 1/3-inch thick
- Coarse salt like kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves carefully chopped or torn as not to bruise
- 8 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Dash of balsamic vinegar, optional
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Give the tomato slices a light sprinkle of salt.
- Arrange the salad by layering the tomatoes with basil leaves and slices of mozzarella, alternating them as you go.
- Spoon or drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over everything. If you’re using balsamic vinegar, add just a dash, then finish with a light sprinkle of pepper.