Caprese Salad
The simplest things are often the best. Try this healthy and colourful salad recipe today
Simple, elegant and an all-time classic, the Caprese salad is one that's easy to assemble – constructed of mostly tomatoes, mozzarella and basil – a fresh and easy Italian recipe.
Present the ingredients overlapping one another on a platter of choice if you'd like to serve it traditionally, or in a stylish toss like a normal salad if you're short on time.
Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Difficulty Level: 1/5
Ingredients
- 900 g heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 500 g bocconcini, sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced thinly
DRESSING
- 1 shallot
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps red wine vinegar
Steps
01. Arrange tomato, mozzarella and three-quarters of basil on a large serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and top with remaining basil and serve. Season with salt and pepper.
DRESSING
01. Place ingredients in a screw-top jar; season to taste. Shake well.
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