Ultimate caprese salad
Indulge in the ultimate Caprese salad with fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Taste perfection!
Ingredients:
- 1 pint mixed cherry tomatoes, preferably heirloom, halved
- 7 tablespoons (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Flaky sea salt
- 910g mixed medium and large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into thin slices and/or wedges
- 230g buffalo mozzarella or mozzarella, room temperature, torn into pieces
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Small basil leaves and toasted country bread (for serving)
Instructions:
- Mix cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of oil in a small bowl; add salt to taste.
- Place tomato slices on a plate, slightly overlapping each other; season generously with salt. Place mozzarella on top of tomatoes; lightly sprinkle some salt on the mozzarella. Pour cherry tomatoes over the salad and drizzle with 6 tablespoons of oil; add pepper to taste. Allow it to sit for 30 minutes to let the flavors blend and the juices release from the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- Sprinkle basil and more salt and oil on top of the salad, if preferred. Serve with bread on the side.
Summary:
- Calories: 1752 kcal
- Fat: 147 g
- Protein: 62 g
- Carbs: 57 g
- Potassium: 3228 mg
- Magnesium: 194 mg