Simple Caprese Salad
By: Agi Kaja
Colours of the Italian flag - red, green and white on your plate! This simple Mediterranean dish will be a perfect lunch or dinner not only on hot summer days. White mozzarella, red tomatoes and green basil drizzled with organic olive oil and topped with fresh basil. Buon Appetito!
Recipe from Whole Food Earth®
Simple Caprese Salad
Category
SaladsCuisine
ItalianColours of the Italian flag - red, green and white on your plate! This simple Mediterranean dish will be a perfect lunch or dinner not only on hot summer days. White mozzarella, red tomatoes and green basil drizzled with organic olive oil and topped with fresh basil. Buon Appetito!
Ingredients
- 300 g of fresh cherry tomatoes (any kind of tomatoes will be great)
- 2 balls of fresh and soft mozzarella (1 per person)
- a handful of fresh basil leaves
- salt and black pepper to taste
- extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- The secret of Caprese is the ingredients. You can really taste them in this salad! Look for soft, spongy mozzarella balls that are packed in water, juicy sweet tomatoes, fresh basil and use the best organic olive oil you can find.
- Prepare two medium size plates.
- Remove the water from the mozzarella and cut it into thick slices (use a sharp knife!) And place them on one side of the plates.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves (or bigger tomatoes into slices). Place them on the other side of the plates. If you use large tomatoes you can layer the slices with mozzarella.
- Top with basil leaves. Sprinkle some salt and freshly ground black pepper for taste.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil. Serve with a slice of sourdough. Buon Appetito!
- Tip: For a richer version, you can add sliced avocado, organic olives and/or capers.
Agi Kaja
Curating a blend of nourishing recipes, practical nutrition hacks, and intentional living tips. Agi focuses on the "why" behind the products we sell — helping customers build a life that feels as good as it looks. With deep roots in nutrition and a passion for food and health, she spends her days debunking myths, cooking whole foods and highlighting the best ways to fuel a healthy life, ensuring our community stays informed, inspired, and well-fed.
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