Caprese Salad | Italian Salad With Mozzarella, Tomatoes & Basil
This Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese is refreshing, summery and so good! One of the simplest salads, be sure to use fresh ingredients to get the most flavor from this easy Caprese salad!
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 12 oz / 340 grams tomatoes on the vine, about 3 tomatoes
- 8 oz / 225 grams fresh mozzarella cheese
- About 10 basil leaves
- Coarse sea salt, to season
- Freshly ground black pepper, to season
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, or as required
Instructions
- Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Cut the mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick round slices.
- Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella on a serving platter. Place a basil leaf in between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
- Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper. Drizzle the olive oil. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you do not like the whole basil leaves, tear it by hands into smaller bits. Avoid using a knife to chop the basil.