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    Tomato Harvest: Italian Caprese Salad

    Published: Oct 14, 2015 · Modified: Feb 13, 2022 by Cara Kretz · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Caprese SaladAn Italian Caprese Salad is a perfect salad in so many ways. Three perfectly fresh ingredients -  tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese are drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and kissed with sea salt. The quality of the ingredients is key.  A ripe, organic, late summer tomato must be used for maximum taste! These were from Trader Joe's and the taste was as good as the color!  Wow.  Next use a quality extra-virgin olive oil. In this recipe I used my homemade Basil Oil - extra virgin olive oil infused with basil from my garden.  Thanks to my cousin Lois, an accomplished artist, the plate presentation was perfect. 

    You can make Caprese as a single serving for lunch or on a large platter for a family holiday. Either way, add this salad as part of your regular menu for a healthy and delicious Italian side dish.

    Caprese Salad
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    Tomato Harvest: Italian Caprese Salad

    An Italian Caprese Salad is a perfect salad in so many ways. Three perfectly fresh ingredients – tomato, bail, and mozzarella cheese drizzled with olive oil and touch of salt. Key is the quality of the ingredients you use. A ripe, organic, late summer tomato must be used for maximum taste! Next use a quality extra-virgin olive oil, and a fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle with sea salt!
    Course Salad
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Author Homemade Italian Cooking with Cara

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese - sliced ½ inch slices
    • 12 fresh basil leaves
    • 3 organic ripe Beefsteak or Roma tomatoes, sliced in ½ inch slices
    • Sea Salt & Fresh ground black pepper to taste
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 3 Tablespoons Balsamic Glaze optional

    Instructions

    • Arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella slices and whole basil leaves on a plate or platter. Drizzle olive oil over arrangement and sprinkle with salt and pepper. You can also drizzle a few drops of a good balsamic vinegar or syrup for extra flavor.
    • Serve immediately.
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    1. Lois Long

      October 26, 2015 at 8:13 am

      It looks so good and inviting. You write so well. I was honored to be a part of it.

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