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caprese salad with tomatoes and basil

Caprese Salad

Kastra Recipes Staff
Caprese Salad (a.k.a. Insalata caprese its a summertime dish in Italy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 grams 10 ounces fresh mozzarella (10 ounce)
  • 600 grams 1½ pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes (11/2 pound)
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • With a sharp knife, cut the mozzarella into ½-inch-thick slices, and transfer the pieces to a serving platter.
  • Cut the tomatoes into varying shapes and sizes and pile them decoratively over the mozzarella.
  • Tear the basil leaves over the salad. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, sprinkle with salt, to taste and serve. Buon appetito! 
Keyword tomatoes mozzrella basil