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Caprese Salad

CAPRESE SALAD – The Italian Side of the FamilyI love caprese salads during the summer. Especially, if the tomatoes are home grown. The sweetness of the tomatoes with creaminess of the mozzarella cheese is so devine and refreshing.
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Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Basil, Caprese, Caprese Salad, Mozzarella, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Marinate Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: The Bean Counter
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Bowl
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of tomatoes cut in chunks or slices
  • 1/2 lb of mozzarella cheese slice or in chunks
  • 20-25 leaves of basil julienned (ribbons)
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • 1 tsp Drizzle of balsamic vinegar optional
  • 1 garlic clove minced (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. If you choose to slice the tomatoes and the mozzarella cheese, you can stack tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix and eat. Drizzle balsamic vinegar when serving.
  • The longer you let it marinate, the better it gets. Eat within 2-3 days, if it ever lasts that long.
  • Sometimes, I add some pine nuts for crunch.
  • Difficulty: easy

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