Caprese Salad
Alternating slices of ripe tomato and fresh mozzarella with torn basil, dressed simply in olive oil — no balsamic vinegar in the authentic version.
Vegetarian
⚠ Contains: Dairy. Always check your own ingredients — this isn't a guarantee for severe allergies.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced into rounds
- 300g fresh mozzarella (fior di latte or buffalo), sliced into rounds
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Flaky sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Steps
- Salt the tomato slices and let them sit for at least 10 minutes to draw out their juices and concentrate their flavor.
- Drain the mozzarella slices on paper towels for about 15 minutes.
- Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, tucking whole or torn basil leaves between them.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with flaky salt and black pepper.
- Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving, if time allows, to let the flavors meld — do not refrigerate.