Classic Caprese Salad Recipe
Tomato, Mozzarella, and basil come together to form a unique encounter of flavors, in a traditional combination in the Mediterranean diet known as Caprese Salad or Classic Caprese Salad.
Ingredients
- 400 g Classic round red tomatoes ripe
- 400 g Mozzarella at room temperature Buffalo mozzarella or Fior di Latte
- 8-10 Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- Freshly ground black pepper
- A pinch of salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes perfectly, then cut them into 6 – 7 mm thick slices with a fine-bladed knife. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess water,
- Slice the mozzarella into 6-7 mm thick slices and pat them dry with paper towels to absorb any excess water.
- Finally, assemble the dish, adding a few basil leaves to the bottom of the dish where you are going to serve the caprese. Alternate the tomato slices with the mozzarella slices on the plate.
- Season with oregano, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and a few fresh basil leaves.
- Your Caprese Salad is ready to be served and enjoyed right away!