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Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (sliced); 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced); Fresh basil leaves; Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling); Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction; Pesto; Sliced peaches; Fresh mint leaves; Avocado slices; Strawberries (see this strawberry salad)

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Caprese Salad

A good Caprese salad relies on good ingredients, so seek out the best tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella you can find to make this delicious summer salad.

Prep: 10 minServings: 4

Ingredients

3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced)
Fresh basil leaves
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction
Pesto
Sliced peaches
Fresh mint leaves
Avocado slices
Strawberries (see this strawberry salad)

Instructions

Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, add ingredients from the variations list.

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