Name: Caprese Salad With Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 to 1/3-inch thick (a serrated knife works best for slicing tomatoes) -; Coarse salt like kosher salt or sea salt -; 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves carefully chopped or torn as not to bruise -; 8 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced -; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -; Dash of balsamic vinegar (optional) -; Freshly ground black pepper -

Caprese Salad With Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Caprese Salad With Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

1. 1 1/2 to 2 pounds heirloom tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 to 1/3-inch thick (a serrated knife works best for slicing tomatoes) -

2. Coarse salt like kosher salt or sea salt -

3. 1 bunch fresh basil, leaves carefully chopped or torn as not to bruise -

4. 8 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced -

5. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil -

6. Dash of balsamic vinegar (optional) -

7. Freshly ground black pepper -

How to cook deliciously - Caprese Salad With Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella

1. Stage

Salt the tomatoes: Sprinkle salt lightly over the tomato slices.

2. Stage

Assemble the salad: Assemble the salad by arranging alternating slices of tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella slices.

3. Stage

Dress the salad: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad. Add a dash of balsamic vinegar, if using. Sprinkle lightly with pepper. Did you love the recipe? Leave us stars below!