Caprese Salad
The big and beautiful flavors of a simple caprese salad will always be a crowd-pleaser. It takes next to no time to assemble and will always bring plenty of positive feedback. Double or triple the ingredients should you wish to serve this at your summer BBQ and get creative with how you arrange the alternating layers! It also looks really pretty on a holiday table with the red and green colors!
Chef Tips:
- Always opt for vine-ripened tomatoes: they are sweet and packed with the most flavor!
- This spread can be arranged ahead of serving but keep it at room temperature (covered) – drizzling with olive oil and balsamic just before serving.
Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a classic Italian dish known for its vibrant presentation and balance of flavors. It embodies simplicity and elegance, making it a popular choice for meals year-round.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tomatoes
- Generous handful of large fresh basil leaves
- 7 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
- Drizzle best-quality olive oil
- Drizzle balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Pick the best, largest, freshest-looking basil leaves from your bunch.
- Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter, placing a basil leaf in between, alternating until they are all used up.
- Just before serving, drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then finish with a seasoning of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 310mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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