The Caprese, also known as the Caprese Salad, is a classic Italian dish. This is primarily served in the summer when the tomatoes are at their peak. You can use store-bought tomatoes but there’s something really special about heirloom tomatoes. Those are my favorite tomato, especially for caprese.
Caprese
Difficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking timeminutes
Ingredients
Mozzarella: Fresh or buffalo (if you're feeling fancy)
Heirloom Tomatoes
Olive Oil
Salt
Italian Seasonings
Balsamic Glaze
Directions
- Slice the mozzarella into 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices.
- Slice the tomatoes roughly the same thickness
- Sprinkle the tomatoes liberally with salt, top with shredded basil, and balsamic glaze.
