Simple Heirloom Caprese Salad
Look no further for the perfect light meal or appetizer! With just a few ingredients you’ll create the star of the table with this Heirloom Caprese Salad.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife
- serving plate
Ingredients
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes rinsed
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese log or ball
- fresh basil leaves rinsed and dried
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Remove stem and any hard core from the tomatoes. Slice into eight equal sized rounds, between a quarter to half inch in thickness. Remove mozzarella from packaging and slice into six to eight rounds of equal thickness.
- Lay down one tomato slice, then place a slice of mozzarella on top slightly off to the side. Continue layering the tomato and mozzarella slices until they are all on your serving plate.
- Spread basil leaves across the top of the tomato and mozzarella.
- Mix dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and drizzle over the top to taste. Serve immediately.