How to Make Caprese Salad

Caprese salad il Insalata Caprese is a simple Italian salad, consisting of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. In restaurants, it is served by placing slices of tomato and cheese alternately on a plate or tray with the addition of fresh basil leaves, then salt and drizzling with olive oil. You can also add balsamic vinegar, mostly light, but it is not mandatory.

It is believed that this colorful appetizer originates from the famous island of Capri, and it is believed that the Caprese salad was inspired by the colors of the Italian flag (green, white, and red).

NOTE: I also offer a variation with mini mozzarella and cherry tomatoes (even more types), so choose the one you like better. And of course, you can do both.

Pleasant!

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Caprese Salad

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Ingredients

• 250 g of tomatoes (ordinary or cherry)
• 125 g of mozzarella cheese (can also be mini)
• Olive or other oil (a couple of spoons up to 1/4 cup, as desired)
• 2 spoons of balsamic vinegar (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• Basil leaves (fresh)

Instructions

1

Wash the tomato, then cut it into slices or halves if it is cherry.

2

Drain the mozzarella cheese from the liquid, and cut it too, and if it is small, leave it in a piece.

3

Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt, then pour the dressing over the cheese and tomatoes.

4

NOTE: Arrange the cheese and tomato slices on a plate, and the mini mozzarella and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.

5

Add basil leaves (whole or chopped) and serve!

6

TIP: It doesn't work in the original, but if you like to add oregano, we like it.

Notes

Arrange the cheese and tomato slices on a plate, and the mini mozzarella and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.