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I love the presentation on this Caprese Salad. I found it here:

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I’m used to seeing Caprese Salad looking like this:

Cutting the tomatoes partially looks so pretty and allows the vinegar and olive oil to pool nicely between the mozzarella and basil. Here is how it looked when I made it.

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 tomatoes
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella
• 20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) fresh basil
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Coarse salt and pepper

Directions

• Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices, but only 3/4 of the way through the tomato.
• Cut the mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Tuck one slice of mozzarella and a couple of leaves of basil between the tomato slices.
• Drizzle olive oil and vinegar over the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper over the tomatoes.
• Serve chilled.

Next time you’re not in the mood to cook in the hot kitchen, make this chilled salad and enjoy the fresh flavors!