Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto and balsamic.
Mozzarella Caprese Salad
A fresh Caprese-style salad with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, pesto and balsamic — simple, colorful and perfect for summer.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4–6
- Level
- Easy
Caprese is at its best when you do very little to it. Sweet ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella already give you everything you need; basil, olive oil, pesto and a touch of balsamic simply bring those flavors into focus.
The recipe
Ingredients
Method
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1
Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into similar-thickness rounds.
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2
Arrange them on a platter, alternating tomato, mozzarella and basil leaves.
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3
Spoon small amounts of pesto over the platter.
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4
Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
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5
Finish with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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6
Serve immediately or let the platter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
If the mozzarella is packed in water, blot it gently with paper towels before arranging the salad.
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