CAPRESE SALAD
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A simple yet elegant salad featuring fresh mozzarella slices, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant basil leaves, drizzled with balsamic glaze and extra virgin olive oil. This classic Italian dish is light, refreshing, and full of flavor.
Caprese Salad is a simple, fresh, and flavorful Italian dish with the perfect combination of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. This salad is light, refreshing, and can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light meal
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Ingredients:
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
10 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:Arrange alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato on a serving plate.
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
10 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:Arrange alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato on a serving plate.
Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Variations & Additions:🍇 Burrata Caprese:
se burrata cheese instead of mozzarella for a creamier texture.
🥑 Avocado Caprese: Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.
🍞 Caprese Toast: Serve on grilled bread for a delicious crostini-style dish.
🥗 Caprese Pasta Salad: Mix with cooked pasta for a heartier dish.
🥓 Caprese with Prosciutto: Add slices of prosciutto for a salty, savory twist.
🍉 Watermelon Caprese: Replace tomatoes with watermelon for a sweet summer version.
Tips for the Best Caprese Salad:
✔️ Use the freshest ingredients—quality matters in a simple dish like this!
✔️ Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.
✔️ Use high-quality mozzarella, preferably fresh buffalo mozzarella.
✔️ Drizzle with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a rich and flavorful finish.
✔️ Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
se burrata cheese instead of mozzarella for a creamier texture.
🥑 Avocado Caprese: Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.
🍞 Caprese Toast: Serve on grilled bread for a delicious crostini-style dish.
🥗 Caprese Pasta Salad: Mix with cooked pasta for a heartier dish.
🥓 Caprese with Prosciutto: Add slices of prosciutto for a salty, savory twist.
🍉 Watermelon Caprese: Replace tomatoes with watermelon for a sweet summer version.
Tips for the Best Caprese Salad:
✔️ Use the freshest ingredients—quality matters in a simple dish like this!
✔️ Choose ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor.
✔️ Use high-quality mozzarella, preferably fresh buffalo mozzarella.
✔️ Drizzle with a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a rich and flavorful finish.
✔️ Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.