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Caprese Salad

A simple Italian salad representing the colors of the Italian flag.

10 minutes
Serves 4
Snack

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and core the tomatoes, then slice them horizontally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds of similar thickness to the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    On a large serving platter, arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices in an alternating, slightly overlapping pattern (like shingles).

  4. 4

    Tuck whole or slightly torn fresh basil leaves between the slices of tomato and mozzarella.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil generously over the entire arrangement.

  6. 6

    Drizzle the balsamic glaze in a decorative zig-zag pattern over the top, then finish with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper.

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