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a caprese salad in a wide horizontal shot, alternating tomato and mozzarella slices with basil drizzled with balsamic on a white platter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Insalata Caprese

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

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into even rounds.
  2. Layer them alternately on a serving platter, overlapping slightly.
  3. Tuck whole basil leaves between the slices.
  4. Drizzle generously with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  5. Season with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Let the tomatoes come to room temperature for the fullest flavor.