Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, finished simply with good olive oil and sea salt - the traditional Capri version skips the balsamic entirely, though a drizzle is a common modern addition.
⏱ 10 min🍽 4 servings
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Ingredients
- •3 large tomatoes, sliced
- •8 oz fresh mozzarella (fior di latte), sliced
- •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- •3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
- •Flaky sea salt to taste
- •Pepper to taste
Steps
- 1.Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter.
- 2.Tuck basil leaves between the slices.
- 3.Sprinkle generously with sea salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil - this is the traditional Caprese finish.
- 4.Add balsamic glaze if using, though the classic Capri version is dressed with oil and salt alone.