Caprese Salad

Flavorful Caprese Salad is made with ripe tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, and fresh basil. It can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 lb fresh mozzarella
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
• 2 tsp balsamic glaze (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. 2To chiffonade the basil, stack five or six basil leaves, roll them up into a tight roll, and slice them into thin strips.
3. 3Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter. Tuck fresh basil leaves between some of the slices and top with the strips of basil.
4. 4Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze, if desired.