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overlapping rounds of red tomato and creamy white mozzarella with fresh basil and a balsamic drizzle in a wide horizontal shot, arranged on a long marble platter on a sunlit kitchen counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Caprese Salad

Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large tomatoes sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even rounds about a quarter inch thick.
  2. Arrange them on a platter, alternating and overlapping the slices.
  3. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Use the ripest summer tomatoes you can find — they make this dish.