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Caprese Salad
Prep Time:
10
minutes
mins
Total Time:
10
minutes
mins
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, 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
Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
If desired, add ingredients from the variations list.