A caprese salad, or inslata caprese, is an Italian dish traditionally made by combining tomatoes, cow’s milk mozzarella cheese, and olive oil.
The best time to have this salad is during summer when fresh tomatoes and basil are available.
The amounts of the ingredients you use are up to you. You can experiment with the quantities until you find the right combination for your family!
Caprese Salad
Ingredients
Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Mozzarella Cheese
Pinch of Salt
Balsalmic Vinegar
Instructions
Combine all ingredients except for the vinegar.
Drizzle the balsamic vinegar on the tomato mixture just before eating.
Notes
The balsamic vinegar should be added just before eating so it doesn’t make the cheese hard.
The tomatoes can be diced, sliced, or chopped.
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Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- Tomatoes
- Fresh Basil
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Pinch of Salt
- Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except for the vinegar.
- Drizzle the vinegar on the salad just before eating.
Notes
The balsamic vinegar should be added to the salad just before eating so it doesn’t make the cheese hard.
The tomatoes can be diced, sliced, or chopped.