Classic Caprese Salad

Name: Classic Caprese Salad
Ingredients: 2 whole large Jersey tomatoes; 1 bunch of basil; 12 quarter-inch thick slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Chef Jon Davies

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Do not skimp on the quality mozzarella for this dish; fresh mozzarella is the only type to use! This recipe is from our Early Summer 2023 issue.

Classic Caprese Salad

Courses: Salad

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Ingredients

2 whole large Jersey tomatoes
1 bunch of basil
12 quarter-inch thick slices of fresh buffalo mozzarella
¹⁄₂ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

To prepare, core and slice tomatoes. Alternate tomato and mozzarella slices. Drizzle with olive oil.
Tear the basil leaves and sprinkle over the salad. Dust with pepper and enjoy.