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Caprese Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

Name: Caprese Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 to 1/3-inch thick; 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves carefully chopped or torn as not to bruise; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 8 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; Coarse salt like kosher salt or sea salt; Dash of balsamic vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper

Category
Salad
Cusine
Italian

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How to make?

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

Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Sprinkle salt lightly over the tomato slices.

Assemble the salad by arranging alternating slices of tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella slices.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad. Add a dash of balsamic vinegar, if using. Sprinkle lightly with pepper.