Caprese Salad
Caprese salad arranges ripe tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves in alternating slices, relying on just three main ingredients dressed with extra virgin olive oil and salt. Because the recipe involves no cooking, the tomato's ripeness and the mozzarella's milky freshness determine the entire flavor profile. A thin drizzle of balsamic glaze adds concentrated grape-vinegar sweetness that contrasts with the cheese's fat, while basil's volatile aromatics release directly on the plate. Dressing the salad right before serving minimizes the moisture that tomatoes release when salted in advance.
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Instructions
- 1
Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into even thickness.
- 2
Arrange tomato, mozzarella, and basil in alternating layers.
- 3
Season evenly with salt.
- 4
Drizzle olive oil over the salad.
- 5
Finish with a thin drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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