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Caprese Salad Recipe (Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil)
This Caprese salad recipe combines ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with olive oil and a light vinegar dressing. It’s quick to prep with simple ingredients. The how-to steps keep it easy, from slicing to balancing the seasoning.
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Prep15 min
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DifficultyEasy
ServingsServes 2
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Ingredients
Scale:2servings
Ingredients
Ripe tomatoes (medium), sliced
Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Handful fresh basil leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil
Vinegar (wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
Red wine
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Step-by-Step Method
01
Slice the main ingredients
Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella to a similar thickness. If the tomatoes are very juicy, blot them briefly with a paper towel.
02
Arrange on a plate
Lay the slices on a serving plate, alternating tomato and mozzarella. Tuck basil leaves in between.
03
Mix the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil with vinegar and, if using, red wine. Season with salt and pepper.
04
Dress and serve
Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Let it sit for 5 minutes so the flavors come together, then serve right away.
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