Salad
Caprese Salad
SaladOrigin: Italy
Tomato, cheese and basil dressed with olive oil and salt.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total time
10 min
Portions
4
Total weight
644 g
Per portion
161 g
Ingredients
Method
Bring ingredients to temperature
- Take the tomatoes and cheese out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving so they are at cool room temperature — flavour is better when they are not fridge-cold.
Slice and arrange
- Slice the tomatoes and cheese into similar thickness.
- Arrange alternating slices on a platter.
- Tuck basil leaves between the slices.
Dress and serve
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately — do not dress far ahead or the tomato weeps and the platter turns watery.
Serving
Arrange on a platter; serve at room temperature for best flavour.
Storage
Best assembled just before eating.