Caprese Salad

Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, cored; 1 pound fresh mozzarella; 3/4 to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or fleur de sel; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup packed basil leaves, torn or cut into thin strips; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 15 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

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1-1/2 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, cored

1 pound fresh mozzarella

3/4 to 1 teaspoon fine sea salt or fleur de sel

Freshly ground black pepper

1/3 cup packed basil leaves, torn or cut into thin strips

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Slice the tomatoes and cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange the salad on a serving platter or individual plates in an alternating pattern, with two to three slices of tomato for every piece of cheese. Season with the salt and pepper to taste. Scatter the basil leaves over the top and drizzle with the oil. Serve at room temperature.