Caprese Salad

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (12)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(12)

Prep Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
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Total:: 10 min

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Ingredients

3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices
1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices
20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) fresh basil
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Coarse salt and pepper

Directions

Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Comments & Reviews

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Chuck Huntsville, AL 11-14-2009
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Yes!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a perfect approach to a salad if you want something easy, simple, and elegant. I served this to my in-laws who are... very midwestern in their tastes. They were very surprised. The key is to get good mozzarella. If you have home-grown tomatoes, then you have a home run!Read more
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Penny Wendell, NC 01-01-2007
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YUM-O!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow I can't believe I hadn't thought of this before. Really good, looked great, tasted great at the holiday party. I am... eating it now, again, and will plan to make this in the future. TRead more
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Michele Frankenmuth, MI 08-08-2006
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I added thin sliced red onion. So good!
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Rebecca Winter Park, FL 07-18-2006
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can't get enough caprese!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wonderful, this dish is a family favorite! Really fresh and figure friendly! Try drizzling balsamic vinegar over the top. On... e of my absolute favorites!!!Read more
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Anonymous 12-29-2005
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Super Easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad is so easy to make and it is delicious! My husband loves it and it doesn't take but 5 minutes to prepare...you'll... love it!!!!Read more
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Anonymous 12-18-2005
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simple and fast
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

esay fast and good