- Buffalo mozzarella 2or medium-large fresh mozzarella
- 20 Grape tomatoesor cherry tomatoes, or 2 large firm ripe tomatoes
- 2-3 pinches Salt
- ¼ -½ tsp Dried oregano
- 3 tbsp Olive oilextra-virgin, divided
- 5-10 Basilfresh leaves
Classic Italian Caprese Salad
Classic Italian Caprese Salad doesn’t need a presentation! Made with just a few simple ingredients you might already have in your fridge, this salad comes together beautifully and will take your meal to the next level. Personally, I consider this easy salad recipe fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.
Who said salads are all about the greens? Not this extremely flavorful Italian classic, which features layers of ripe and juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, basil, a pinch of salt, and high-quality extra-virgin olive oil. A pro tip: this dish calls for good ingredients. Who could resist this? Definitely not me!
To make the Classic Italian Caprese Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Steps to make Classic Italian Caprese Salad
1 | Slice mozzarella | 2 |
2 | Slice and season tomatoes | 2 |
3 | Assemble salad | 3 |
4 | Serve | |
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The authentic taste of Italy! Thanks for sharing.
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