Make an easy Caprese salad with these simple Caprese salad ingredients. We think this is the best Caprese salad recipe version of this gorgeous dish.

This recipe is a very simple little salad that will make any dinner a little more special. And we are a lover of basil here on the ranch so any excuse we can use to have a little basil works for us. It’s super easy since there are only three Caprese salad ingredients other than the seasonings.

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With all the fresh vegetables coming out of the garden this summer, you need to make this easy Salad. It’s so good and is the perfect complement to any dish and especially an Italian dish. This is especially good with heritage tomatoes and these bring all-new colors to this salad.

Caprese salad ingredients:

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Ingredients:

12 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
2 fresh slicing Tomatoes
Fresh Basil leaves
Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper

Equipment needed:

Sharp Knife
Cutting Board

How to Make an Easy Caprese Salad

Slice the fresh tomatoes into quarter-inch or half-inch slices. Then use a sharp knife or a Mozzarella cheese slicer to slice the cheese.

Slice the basil leaves into ribbons. You can do this by stacking the basil leaves on top of each other, roll them up lengthwise then slice. And then toss them to separate into ribbons.

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Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella slices in a pretty pattern by alternating each slice. Top with the basil ribbons, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste.

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Caprese Salad

Make an easy Caprese salad with these simple Caprese salad ingredients. We think this is the best Caprese salad recipe version of this gorgeous dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

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Servings:

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Evelyn

Equipment

Mozzarella slicer

Ingredients

12 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese sliced
2 large tomatoes sliced
fresh basil leaves
olive oil
black pepper
salt

Instructions

Slice Mozzarella Cheese using a sharp knife or a Mozzarella Cheese Slicer. Slice tomatoes into 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch slices.
Arrange sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, alternating each slice
Slice basil leaves into ribbons and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes and cheese
Drizzle with olive oil and top with freshly ground black pepper and salt

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