Caprese Salad
Serves 4 to 6
A good Caprese salad relies on good ingredients, so seek out the best tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella you can find to make this delicious summer salad.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional additions/variations:
- Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction, for drizzling
- Pesto
- Sliced peaches
- Fresh mint leaves
- Avocado slices
- Strawberries, see this strawberry salad
Instructions
- Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- If desired, add ingredients from the variations list.