Fresh Basil, Tomato And Mozzarella Caprese Salad Recipe

Some recipes seem too easy to be delicious, and that’s exactly the case with a Caprese salad. This Italian creation brings together fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes and the result couldn’t be any more delicious. It’s been a staple on my dinner table for years and after seeing basil in Pinterest’s Flavor Report I wanted to share this recipe with you. Find more ideas using trending herbs here.

Caprese Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Tomato

Ingredients

• 2 balls of fresh mozzarella cheese; Bufala is the the best.
• 4 ripe beefsteak tomatoes
• Fresh basil
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

• Wash and slice the tomatoes.
• Slice the mozzarella cheese.
• Assemble the salad by layering once slice of mozzarella on top of each tomato slice.
• Top with fresh basil.
• Add the olive oil and balsamic vingear. You can also substitute the regular balsamic for a reduction if you prefer a more concentrated flavor.

Buon appetito!