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Caprese Salad - Tomato and Mozzarella

A great classic among Italian starters, Caprese salad comes, as its name suggests, from the island of Capri. An easy summer salad that everyone always loves. Kosher and dairy.

Caprese Salad - Tomato and Mozzarella

Ingredients

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    Serves 6

    • 6 ripe tomatoes
    • 3 balls fresh mozzarella
    • 1 bunch fresh basil
    • good-quality extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 Tbsp balsamic glaze (balsamic cream)
    • Salt and pepper
    1. In a salad bowl, slice the tomatoes into medium-thick slices, then slice the mozzarella.
    2. Finely chop the basil.
    3. Drizzle with the olive oil, then the balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper.
    4. Serve chilled with fresh bread or bruschetta.

    Variation

    • For an appetizer version, thread them onto small skewers, alternating a cherry tomato, a small mozzarella ball, a basil leaf and a little garlic crouton.

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