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Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad

15 mins
4 servings
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36g Carbs
5g Sugar

Simple Italian salad showcasing ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with balsamic glaze.

This recipe is originally for 4 servings. How many are you cooking for today?

Ingredients
  • 4 larges ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 ozs fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 each Loaf Italian Bread
Instructions
1

Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella in equal thin slices.

2

Pluck the basil leaves from the stem and arrange with the largest on the bottom and smallest on the top. Roll up the basil and thinly slice.

3

Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on a large platter. Sprinkle the basil, cracked pepper, and salt as you go.

4

Drizzle olive oil evenly over the salad. Follow with balsamic glaze in an artistic drizzle pattern.

5

Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.

6

Serve as a starter or side dish with crusty Italian bread.

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That step is about 10 minutes. Want me to start a timer for you?

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