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Caprese Salad

Servings 2
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 tomatoes
  • 1 mozzarella
  • fresh basil

Dressing

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • Modena balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • With a sharp knife slice the tomatoes and mozzarella. Try to make the slices all the same thickness and size.
  • Lay down on a serving plate alternating: mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
  • I like to take my time here, presentation is key and like we say in Italy “we eat with our eyes too”.
  • Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

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Notes

The quality of the ingredients here is everything, I am not exaggerating. 
From the tomatoes to the oil you use, each component will make the difference between average and amazing, we like to aim for amazing don’t we!?
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: italian, mozzarella, pastasalad, tomatoes