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Italian Caprese Salad - ready in 5 minutes!
This simple Italian caprese salad takes 5 minutes to make, start to finish. It’s the perfect summer salad! Serve it as an appetizer or main - I love it with fresh or toasted white bread.
Author:
carbgirl.com
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Ingredients
4
medium tomatoes
(use ripe peak-season tomatoes)
8
oz
(225 g) fresh mozzarella
(packed in water)
Fresh basil leaves
2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
Sea salt
(fine or flaky)
2
teaspoons
balsamic vinegar or balsamic glaze
(optional)
Instructions
Cut tomatoes into slices.
Drain the mozzarella and slice it.
Alternate tomatoes and mozzarella slices on a platter. Tuck some fresh basil leaves in between and put some on top.
Drizzle olive oil, (and balsamic vinegar, if using) on top. Sprinkle with salt.
I always serve it with additional olive oil (who can get enough of it?) making it perfect for sopping up the dressing with bread. Enjoy!