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Caprese Salad

Published on August 03, 2026
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Caprese Salad
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

Ahh, one of our favorite dishes in the summer; fresh tomatoes, buffala mozzarella, and fresh basil layered together, and then drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt and pepper.

Caprese salad is a popular Italian summertime dish. The dish incorporates the colors of the Italian flag, and uses the freshest summer ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • 2-3 tomatoes
  • 1 bunch basil
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the mozzarella and tomatoes into thin slices. Lay tomato slices on a platter, top with a leaf of basil, and then layer with mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 03, 2026
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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