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Insalata Caprese (Italian Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil Salad)

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A classic caprese salad uses only the freshest, tastiest tomatoes. A perfect dish to share with your loved one on Valentine's Day.

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Insalata caprese (Italian mozzarella, tomato and basil salad)
Veronique van Ohmydish

Made by Véronique

Published at 2015-02-12, this recipe is for 2 people and takes 10 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (established 2014). Would happily spend her entire day in the kitchen. Previously worked in the hospitality industry as an independent chef and is ready and willing to help you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, helpful tips, and cooking knowledge, you will be making the very tastiest dishes yourself in no time! Véronique's recipes are intended for everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 27-09-2023

10 minutes 2 people Side dishes
Insalata caprese (Italian mozzarella, tomato and basil salad)

Ingredients

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  • 12 small tomatoes
  • 300 grams mozzarella
  • Small handful of fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Insalata caprese (Italian mozzarella, tomato and basil salad) ingredients
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Kitchen equipment

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  • Chef's knife
  • Chopping board
  • 1 shallow plate or serving platter
  • 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter


Insalata Caprese (Italian Mozzarella, Tomato And Basil Salad)

10 minutes 2 people Side dishes

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Making the insalata caprese – 10 minutes

Wash the tomatoes and halve them. Slice the mozzarella into slices and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.

You can also do this by hand with a chef's knife if you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter at home.

Place a slice of mozzarella, then a tomato, then a basil leaf, followed by more mozzarella, more tomato, another basil leaf, until all the tomatoes and mozzarella slices are used up.

Classic insalata caprese
Classic insalata caprese

Drizzle the caprese salad with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. You can (if desired) add some balsamic vinegar, but this is not included in the traditional recipe.

It is best to serve this classic insalata caprese immediately, but you can store it in the refrigerator (covered with cling film) for up to a day. Enjoy!


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