Perfect Caprese Salad
Almost nothing screams summer more than a Caprese salad with the ripest heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil, a drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of flaky salt. Tie it all together with an artful splash of balsamic reduction!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- ¾ pound good-quality fresh mozzarella pre-sliced or sliced yourself
- 2 large ripe tomatoes preferably heirloom tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to drizzle
- Handful fresh basil leaves to garnish
- Coarse salt to finish
- 2 tablespoons thick balsamic vinegar (glaze) optional to drizzle
Instructions
- If you are using heirloom tomatoes, slice out the tough core. Then slice tomatoes about ¼ inch thick, or as thick as your mozzarella slices.
- Layer tomatoes and mozzarella slices on a platter, alternating between each.
- Garnish with basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic if desired (2 tablespoons of each or more).
- Sprinkle with coarse salt. Serve!
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Notes
- Always store whole tomatoes at room temperature, not in the fridge!
- You can use regular fresh mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella.
- If you have time, let mozzarella sit out at room temperature for 20 minutes before plating. This enhances flavor!
- If heirloom tomatoes are not in season, you can often still find them at Whole Foods. If not, try using Campari or Roma tomatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1333IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 1mg