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Caprese Salad
Sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and basil with a drizzle of good olive oil — summer on a plate.
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10 minPrep🔥
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4Serves📊
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Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 2 balls fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Handful fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp good olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Flaky salt and pepper
Instructions
- Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter, alternating.
- Tuck the basil leaves between the slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season generously with salt and pepper.
- Finish with a little balsamic if using.
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Tara’s tips
- The quality of the tomatoes makes or breaks this — wait for summer.
- Don't over-dress; you want to taste each ingredient.
Serving suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Storage & reheating
Best fresh.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.
Frequently asked questions
Buffalo mozzarella vs regular?
Buffalo is creamier and more luxurious; cow's milk mozzarella works perfectly well too.
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