Simplicity at it’s best with 3 main ingredients, a classic Italian caprese salad makes a delicious summer recipe in less than 10 minutes. The delicious combination of sweet tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil are perfect for an appetiser or main dish.
Pat dry fresh mozzarella after taking out from whey.
Slice into thick large rounds.
Assembly
On a large plate, layer alternating slices of tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
Scatter basil leaves in between the slices of tomato and mozzarella.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper to serve.
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Notes
Use freshest ingredients you can find for caprese salad. It thrives on simplicity and using quality ingredients is the key.
Serve the salad at room temperature.
Substitute fresh mozzarella for your favourite vegan mozzarella brand.
Balsamic vinegar or glaze is a popular variation to the original recipe. Pesto is also another delicious option.
If you can’t find fresh mozzarella, try bocconcini which is baby-sized fresh mozzarella balls or switch to burrata for a creamier lush form of mozzarella. You can also use fior di latte in place of fresh mozzarella.
The tomato mozzarella and basil combination can serve as a base for many other ingredients. Create your own twists with grilled peach, watermelon, strawberries, avocado, arugula or spinach leaves.