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Caprese Salad

Course Antipasto, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vincenzo's Plate

Equipment

  • 1 Chopping-board
  • 1 knife
  • 1 Serving plate

Ingredients

  • 2 Buffalo mozzarella Fresh
  • 4 Tomatoes Organic
  • 1 bunch Basil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), As much as you like
  • Dried oregano optional

Instructions

  • Caprese Salad requires the freshest, tastiest tomatoes you can find! Start by cutting out the stem from the tomato and the small white part at the top.
  • Now place each tomato on its side and cut it into slices, approx. 1cm thick.
  • Put these to the side and slice the buffalo mozzarella, aiming for the same thickness.
  • To assemble the caprese salad, place a slice of tomato on the serving plate, laying it flat and sprinkle a touch of dried oregano on top (optional) along with some salt and pepper.
  • Next, lie a basil leaf on the tomato (to the left), keeping it half off the slice and sticking out.
  • Then add a slice of mozzarella to the other side of the tomato so it overlaps, but only half way.
  • Repeat this process placing the tomato, basil and mozzarella around the rim of the plate and working your way in.
  • Add the layers to the middle part by first laying down the tomatoes and basil leaves then the mozzarella slices to finish it off.
  • Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil on top of your caprese salad.

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