This Classic Caprese Salad includes the freshest summer ingredient combination! Creamy mozzarella, juicy and sweet tomatoes, and peppery basil. Simple, light, and delicious! 

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Classic Caprese Salad

What's simpler than a summer salad that comes together in less than 5 minutes? Vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Buon Appetito!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Salad, Side Dish, Tomatoes

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2-3 roma tomatoes, sliced
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella, (pre-sliced to save time!)
• fresh basil leaves
• 1 Tbsp basil olive oil

Instructions

• Slice the tomatoes in to 1/4 inch slices.
• Layer tomato, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter.
• Drizzle with basil oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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