Caprese Salad
A vibrant Italian salad featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil, finished with olive oil and sea salt for a fresh, flavorful appetizer.
Equipment
- 1 knife for slicing ingredients
- 1 serving plate
Ingredients
- 1 –2 large heirloom Campari, or vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced medium-thin
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced medium-thin
- Large handful fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into medium-thin slices of similar thickness.
- Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a serving plate.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil evenly over the arranged salad.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use ripe, high-quality tomatoes for best flavor.
- Let salad sit 5 minutes after seasoning to blend flavors.
- Add cracked black pepper or balsamic glaze for variation.