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Simple Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

This simple caprese salad with heirloom tomatoes is perfect for summer. Eat it as a meal or slice it more and eat it like caprese salad Hor d oeuvres, it's up to you! I love the simplicity of this fresh heirloom salad. The tomatoes are so rich and flavorful that you really don't need a lot of ingredients. Sprinkle some sea salt flakes and fresh cracked pepper on them then drizzle a little mixture of olive oil, balsamic and Italian seasonings. That's it!
Print Recipe
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
0 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Cheese Board or Platter
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 Large Heirloom Tomatoes
  • 16 oz Sliced Mozzarella
  • Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Sea Salt Flakes
  • Cracked Black Pepper
Glaze
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasonings

Instructions
 

  • With a sharp kitchen knife, slice tomatoes into about 3/4-inch slices. Layer them on a platter in between your fresh sliced mozzarella. Place your fresh basil on top and sprinkle the cheese and tomatoes with fresh cracked pepper and sea salt flakes.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix one tablespoon of olive oil with one teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Mix in the Italian seasonings. Mix together and drizzle over the top. Serve immedialty as a salad or as an appetizer. Enjoy!
Keywords Basil, Caprese, Heirloom Tomatoes