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A classic stack for a caprese salad. Tomato and Mozzarella cheese with basil.

Classic Caprese Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

LindySez
Simple, seasonal, and all about the ingredients—ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and good olive oil. When everything is at its peak, this is summer on a plate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 384 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced thick mix colors if you can
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced into 8 slices, preferably Buffalo mozzarella
  • 8 large basil leaves
  • 4 tablespoons fine extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh basil shredded, (optional)

Instructions
 

  • On a plate, layer tomato → basil → mozzarella. Repeat, finishing with tomato.Season each layer lightly with salt and pepper.Drizzle with olive oil.Finish with extra basil if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Tomatoes: ripe, never refrigerated
  • Mozzarella: fresh, packed in brine—not the shreddy stuff
  • Olive oil: fruity or peppery—this is where the flavor lives

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 384kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 19gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 581mgFiber: 2g
Keyword best caprese, classic caprese, heirloom tomato salad
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