Traditional Italian Caprese Salad

Traditional Italian Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is a perfect meal for hot summer days. It’s light and at the same time nutritious and incredibly tasty. Tender mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, flavorful basil, olive oil, and spices make this simple salad the ultimate meal that you have to try, so go ahead and do it right now.
15 m
3
Easy

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tomatoes
  • Fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of balsamic reduction
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper

Method

  1. Cut 8 ounces of mozzarella cheese in circles
  2. Cut 3 tomatoes in circles
  3. Place the cheese the tomatoes one by one on the plate
  4. Decorate your Caprese salad with some fresh basil
  5. Sprinkle the salad with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of balsamic reduction, salt to taste, and some black pepper

Tips

Try making homemade mozzarella for your salad and it will taste so much better.

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