Caprese Salad

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: caprese, caprese salad, salad, snack

Servings:

Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Large Serving Platter

Ingredients

1 Pound Mozzarella Fresh- sliced about ¼ inch thick
1 Pound Tomatoes About 2 large or 3 small tomatoes-sliced about ¼ inch thick
1 Bunch Basil Fresh-about 20 leaves-based on size
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Extra Virgin
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Glaze
Pinch Salt Freshly ground
Pinch Pepper Freshly ground
10 Olives Sicilian green and Kalamata olives to garnish

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Instructions

On a large serving platter, alternate single layers of mozzarella, slices of tomatoes, and basil. I like to place everything on the plate in a circle so that the pattern continues to repeat all the way around the plate.
Drizzle Olive Oil and balsamic glazes lightly across the top.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
Garnish with olives.
Serve chilled and enjoy!

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Notes

What type of cheese is in Caprese?

Fresh mozzarella is used in Caprese. Be sure to buy fresh mozzarella that comes in water. The pre-packaged mozzarella cheese is not the same thing. Do not buy shredded mozzarella. For Caprese, I prefer to buy the fresh mozzarella logs but you can also buy different sized mozzarella balls if you prefer.

Where can I buy fresh basil?

Fresh basil is usually sold in the grocery store next to the tomatoes. Normally, the fresh basil is not in the refrigerated section with the other fresh herbs. If fresh basil is refrigerated, the leaves will start to turn brown very quickly. Store on the counter instead of in the refrigerator. If you plan on eating a lot of basil, do yourself a favor and buy a small basil plant to keep in your kitchen. Fresh basil anytime!!

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