Caprese Salad
Servings Prep Time
2People 10Mins
Servings Prep Time
2People 10Mins
Ingredients
  • 2Numbers TomatoesJuice, ripe, beefsteak
  • 1Block Fresh Mozzarella
  • 1/4Cup Fresh Basil
  • 1/2TSP Coarse, Sea Salt
  • 1/2TSP Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 3TBSP Balsamic VinegarGood quality store bought is fine
Instructions
  1. Slice tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices
  2. Cut onions into thin slivers
  3. Slice mozzarella into same thickness slices as tomatoes
  4. Hold the basil in a tight pack and cut into thin strips
Assemble
  1. Place tomatoes and cheese in alternate layers on a plate
  2. Garnish with onion and basil
  3. Sprinkle salt and pepper
  4. Drizzle vinaigrette just before serving!
Recipe Notes

I sometimes make this salad with burrata, a soft mozzarella cheese filled with cream and intensely rich and creamy.