Caprese Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh summer salad with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and quality olive oil. Simple, classic Italian preparation.

Prep: 15 min

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tomatoes (1 lb) beefsteak tomatoes ripe
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella ball
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar aged
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions

1. Slice ripe beefsteak tomatoes into thin rounds about 0.5 inch thick. Slice fresh mozzarella into similar thickness.
2. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter, alternating and slightly overlapping them.
3. Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
5. Drizzle dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
6. Let sit 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature.

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