Caprese Salad Recipe-Learn Like a Pro:-Get a ball of fresh mozzarella, a handful of basil, and the best tomatoes you can find, and make this Caprese salad recipe as soon as possible before summer is over!
Caprese Salad Recipe-Learn Like a Pro
If you want to make this delicious summer salad, you should look for the best tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella that you can find. That is because a good Caprese salad is dependent on it having good ingredients.
What is Caprese Salad?
Literally translated, “Insalata Caprese” translates to “the salad of Capri,” which is the name of an Italian island. The traditional method for preparing a Caprese salad involves layering slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil, followed by seasoning the salad to perfection, drizzling it with extra virgin olive oil, and occasionally adding a balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
- 3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional additions/variations:
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar or reduced balsamic
- Dollops of pesto
- Sliced peaches
- Mint leaves
- Avocado slices
- Strawberries, see this strawberry salad
Instructions
- On a serving platter, begin by arranging tomato slices in a layering pattern.
- After placing slices of cheese between each tomato in such a way that both are visible, continue by placing whole basil leaves between the cheese and the tomatoes.
- Rearrange the slices in such a way that each layer can be seen.
- Add a generous amount of salt and pepper, drizzle the entire dish with extra virgin olive oil, and drizzle it with two tablespoons of balsamic glaze, or sprinkle it on top according to your preference.
