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Caprese Salad on Blue Plate
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How To Make A Caprese Salad

Easy and elegantly served caprese salad that's perfect for any occasion. This refreshing side dish is prepared in minutes with minimal assembly.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

  • Large Platter

Ingredients

  • 4 medium vine tomatoes sliced ½ inch thick
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese sliced ½ inch thick
  • bunch basil We used green and purple basil (purple basil is optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic glaze
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • ½ tsp. Kosher salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the tomatoes and cheese.
    Place the tomatoes and mozzarella on a plater. Align both ingredients alternatively.
    Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and cheese.
    Add the basil leaves in between the cheese and tomatoes.
    sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    In a small cup combine the vinegar and water.
    Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
    Serve immediately.
    Caprese Salad on white plate

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