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Caprese Salad

Heirloom Caprese Salad

This summery caprese salad is plated with juicy, heirloom tomatoes, mozzarella slices, fresh basil leaves, and a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium to large heirloom tomatoes, preferably different in color
  • 8 oz ball of mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 12-15 fresh basil leaves, washed
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Arrange tomatoes and mozzarella on a large platter, slightly overlapping each other. Garnish with basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, if using. Sprinkle with sea salt and serve.
Keyword Basil, Caprese, Caprese Salad, Heirloom, Italian, Mozzarella, Salad, Tomatoes