Italian Traditional Caprese Salad

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the beauty of a timeless classic. The Italian Caprese salad, with its fundamental trio of tomato, mozzarella, and basil, isn’t just a salad, it’s a melody of flavors. A quick salad dish, bursting with taste, and a delightful addition to anyone’s culinary repertoire.

Traditionally crafted with Italian Umberto or Fiascone tomatoes, this salad thrives on ripe, little green succulent tomatoes paired with fresh, luscious mozzarella, and a generous sprinkle of basil. While the recipe sticks to its roots, don’t shy away from using different tomato varieties to add a twist of color and flavor… red, white and green just like the italian flag! ;D

Italian Traditional Caprese Salad

Servings: 4
Time: 15mins
Difficulty: Easy
Rating: ★★★★★
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Tomato Mozzarella Basil Caprese Salad, A Fresh Italian Classic

Ingredients

Tomato – 2
Mozzarella – 125gr
Basil – To Taste
Balsamic Vinegar – A Drizzle
Olive Oil – A Drizzle
Pepper – A Pinch
Salt – A Pinch

Directions

Wash and cut the tomatoes into slices, as thick or thin as you prefer. Slice the mozzarella and pluck some basil leaves.
Arrange these ingredients in a bowl or stack them alternatively, like so tomato, mozzarella, and basil, to create the traditional look.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, and add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to season the salad. Enjoy!

Notes: Try buffalo mozzarella or substitute with cow’s milk mozzarella, but ensure it’s fresh. For an added twist, consider using multi-colored cherry tomatoes to brighten up your plate.

This recipe for Italian Traditional Caprese Salad was originally created on BakeAfter.com. Esta receita de Salada Italiana Caprese foi publicada em português no Iguaria.com.