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Caprese Salad

Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 4 servings
Course: Starter / Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes sliced into 1 cm rounds
  • 250 g fresh buffalo mozzarella sliced into 1 cm rounds
  • A large handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar optional
  • Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Method
 

  1. Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a serving platter, overlapping slightly.
  2. Tuck the fresh basil leaves between and around the slices.
  3. Drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar if using.
  4. Season with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper just before serving.
  5. Serve at room temperature — never refrigerate the assembled salad.

Notes

Source: Classic Italian recipe. Estimated values per serving. For general guidance only — actual values may vary with cooking style, ingredient brands, portion size and any additional ingredients or accompaniments.

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