Caprese Salad Recipe

This Caprese Salad Recipe is perfect for summer! Juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil are finished with olive oil and balsamic for an easy appetizer or side dish that's guaranteed to impress!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes (sliced 1/4" thick)
• 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced 1/4" thick)
• 16 fresh basil leaves (leave whole or chop into a chiffonade)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional; see notes)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Season each tomato slice with just a bit of salt to enhance flavor.
2. 2Overlap the slices of tomato and mozzarella, then tuck the basil leaves between them and over the top as desired.
3. 3Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.