Caprese Salad

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings
  • Total: 10 min
  • Prep: 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

  1. 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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Anonymous

Simple and delicious, but I can’t eat a caprese without balsamic glaze! LOL! Just doesn’t seem right and my Italian friends agree. When I don’t have fresh basil on hand I use mixed greens or fresh spinach. YUMMY in whatever variation you choose.

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