Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese ball, sliced
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
- fresh basil, about 20 leaves
- fresh ground pepper
- sea salt
- high quality olive oil, for drizzling
- aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction, for drizzling
Instructions
- On a plate or serving dish arrange fresh mozzarella and tomato slices in alternating layers. Add a basil leaf between each layer. Chop remaining basil and sprinkle on top. Season with fresh ground pepper and sea salt.
- Drizzle on a high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Caprese salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.