Caprese Salad Delight
A vibrant and refreshing Caprese salad featuring juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 ball of fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
- Coarse sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even pieces.
- Arrange them in an alternating pattern on a serving dish.
- Place fresh basil leaves throughout the arrangement.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season lightly with freshly cracked pepper and coarse sea salt if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, substitute mozzarella with burrata. Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within a day.