Name: Classic Caprese Salad
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2-3 medium Ripe Tomatoes (Preferably heirloom or vine-ripened for best flavor); 1 ball (8oz/225g) Fresh Mozzarella (Bocconcini or a large ball, sliced); 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (Whole leaves or torn); 2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Use a high-quality olive oil); To taste Salt (Preferably flaky sea salt); To taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

This classic Caprese salad is a quick and simple entertaining recipe that will delight guests and transport them to the shores of Southern Italy. It's ready on the table in under 10 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings. The secret lies in its simplicity: source the best quality ingredients you can find, and let their natural flavors shine. Ripe and juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, aromatic basil, and a dash of great quality olive oil come together in a harmonious blend. Enjoy this vibrant and refreshing salad as an appetizer or light meal.

Ripe Tomatoes

Fresh Mozzarella

Fresh Basil Leaves

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt

Black Pepper

Freshly sliced tomatoes and mozzarella

Arranged Caprese on a plate

Caprese salad with basil leaves

Finished Caprese salad drizzled with olive oil

Classic Caprese Salad

סלט קפרזה קלאסי זה הוא מתכון אירוח מהיר ופשוט שישמח אורחים ויעביר אותם לחופי דרום איטליה. הוא מוכן על השולחן בפחות מ-10 דקות, מה שהופך אותו למושלם למפגשים של הרגע האחרון. הסוד טמון בפשטותו: השתמשו במרכיבים באיכות הטובה ביותר שתוכלו למצוא, ותנו לטעמם הטבעי לזרוח. עגבניות בשלות ועסיסיות, מוצרלה טרייה, בזיליקום ארומטי ומעט שמן זית איכותי מתחברים יחד בתערובת הרמונית. תיהנו מסלט תוסס ומרענן זה כמנה ראשונה או כארוחה קלה.

עגבניות בשלות

מוצרלה טרייה

עלי בזיליקום טריים

שמן זית כתית מעולה

מלח

פלפל שחור

עגבניות ומוצרלה פרוסות טריות

קפרזה מסודר על צלחת

סלט קפרזה עם עלי בזיליקום

סלט קפרזה מוכן מזולף בשמן זית

סלט קפרזה קלאסי

Looking for a quick and simple entertaining recipe? This classic capr...

Looking for a quick and simple entertaining recipe? This classic caprese salad will delight guests and transport you to the shores of southern Italy. Plus, it’s ready on the table in under 10 minutes. The secret is in the simplicity - source the best quality ingredients you have access to and let the flavours shine! Ripe and juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and aromatic basil sing together with a dash of great quality olive oil. Tip: Keep your tomatoes stored in a bowl on the kitchen counter to help them ripen.  Dietary tags: gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, vegetarian, pescatarian  Time to cook: 10 Serves: 4-6 as a side Ingredients  * 400g (14.1oz) buffalo mozzarella cheese, sliced  * 600g (21oz) truss tomatoes, sliced  * ½ bunch basil, leaves picked  * 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil  * 1 tbsp balsamic glaze  * Sea salt & black pepper  Method  Layer the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella slices on a serving platter in a circular shape.  Add the picked basil leaves and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.   Season with sea salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.  #jshealth #jshealthvitamins #healthyrecipe #entertainingrecipe #easyrecipe #quickrecipe #healthysnack #caprese #capresesalad #healthyfood 

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Classic Caprese Salad

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Ripe Tomatoes
(Preferably heirloom or vine-ripened for best flavor)

Fresh Mozzarella
(Bocconcini or a large ball, sliced)

Fresh Basil Leaves
(Whole leaves or torn)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Use a high-quality olive oil)

Salt
(Preferably flaky sea salt)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Slice the ripe tomatoes into uniform rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
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Slice the ripe tomatoes into uniform rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
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Slice the fresh mozzarella ball into similar sized rounds as the tomatoes.
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Slice the fresh mozzarella ball into similar sized rounds as the tomatoes.
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Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a serving platter or individual plates.
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Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a serving platter or individual plates.
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Tuck fresh basil leaves evenly amongst the tomato and mozzarella slices.
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Tuck fresh basil leaves evenly amongst the tomato and mozzarella slices.
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Drizzle generously with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Drizzle generously with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Classic Caprese Salad

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Ripe Tomatoes(Preferably heirloom or vine-ripened for best flavor)

Fresh Mozzarella(Bocconcini or a large ball, sliced)

Fresh Basil Leaves(Whole leaves or torn)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil(Use a high-quality olive oil)

Salt(Preferably flaky sea salt)

Black Pepper(Freshly ground)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Slice the ripe tomatoes into uniform rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.Preview2mPreviewSlice the ripe tomatoes into uniform rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.2m

Slice the fresh mozzarella ball into similar sized rounds as the tomatoes.Preview2mPreviewSlice the fresh mozzarella ball into similar sized rounds as the tomatoes.2m

Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a serving platter or individual plates.Preview2mPreviewArrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a serving platter or individual plates.2m

Tuck fresh basil leaves evenly amongst the tomato and mozzarella slices.Preview1mPreviewTuck fresh basil leaves evenly amongst the tomato and mozzarella slices.1m

Drizzle generously with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.Preview1mPreviewDrizzle generously with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.1m

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Ripe Tomatoes
(Preferably heirloom or vine-ripened for best flavor)

Fresh Mozzarella
(Bocconcini or a large ball, sliced)

Fresh Basil Leaves
(Whole leaves or torn)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Use a high-quality olive oil)

Salt
(Preferably flaky sea salt)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)

Slice the ripe tomatoes into uniform rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
Preview
2m
Preview
Slice the ripe tomatoes into uniform rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
2m

Slice the fresh mozzarella ball into similar sized rounds as the tomatoes.
Preview
2m
Preview
Slice the fresh mozzarella ball into similar sized rounds as the tomatoes.
2m

Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a serving platter or individual plates.
Preview
2m
Preview
Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella alternately on a serving platter or individual plates.
2m

Tuck fresh basil leaves evenly amongst the tomato and mozzarella slices.
Preview
1m
Preview
Tuck fresh basil leaves evenly amongst the tomato and mozzarella slices.
1m

Drizzle generously with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Preview
1m
Preview
Drizzle generously with high-quality extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
1m