Caprese - Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

Caprese Salad (Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil) on a white plate

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Caprese - Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil are a satisfying and light appetizer. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Prep Time5

Additional Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Appetizers & Snacks

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: balsamic vinegar, Caprese, Caprese salad, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes, Olive oil, tomato mozzarella salad, Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

Servings: servings

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Michaela Kenkel

Equipment

12-Piece Black Sharp Knife Set with Covers, Cutting Board and Sharpener

Ingredients

4 Roma Tomatoes*
Fresh Basil Leaves
8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cheese sliced
1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil
Salt and Black Pepper
Drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar or Balsamic glaze optional

Instructions

Slice tomatoes and Mozzarella cheese.
Later the sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese and fresh basil leaves on a serving platter, overlapping. (see photo)
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Spritz with balsamic vinegar or drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
Serve immediately at room temperature, or refrigerate to let the flavors marry, for about 2 hours.
Enjoy with sliced baguette as an appetizer, or alone as a salad.

Notes

You can use all sorts of fresh tomatoes for this recipe, just make sure they are nice ripe tomatoes. I love to use a mixture of Roma and Campari tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes also make a beautiful presentation with their vibrant colors!

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