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a wide plate of caprese salad with overlapping tomato and mozzarella slices, fresh basil leaves, and a balsamic glaze drizzle, flaky salt on top, on a rustic table, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Caprese Salad

Fresh mozzarella and sliced tomatoes are layered with basil and topped with balsamic and olive oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe tomatoes sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 pinch flaky salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even rounds.
  2. Arrange them on a plate, alternating and overlapping the slices.
  3. Tuck the fresh basil leaves between the layers.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  5. Finish with a pinch of flaky salt and black pepper, then serve.

Notes

Use the ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.