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Caprese Salad

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A refreshing Italian classic layering juicy fresh tomatoes and creamy buffalo mozzarella, finished with fragrant basil and rich olive oil.

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Why This Caprese Salad Tastes So Much Better Than Store-Bought

Video by Chef Billy Parisi

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Cooking Steps

STEP 1 OF 9

Cut the tomatoes

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Tomato, bite-sized wedges (7.5 piece)·Balsamic Vinegar, reduced optional (as needed)·Lemon, juiced, optional (as needed)

Remove stems and slice all tomatoes into bite-sized wedge pieces.

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STEP 2 OF 9

Slice the mozzarella

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Mozzarella Cheese, bite-sized wedges (300 gram)

Remove mozzarella from its liquid and cut into bite-sized wedges.

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STEP 3 OF 9

Add tomatoes to bowl

Place all the sliced tomatoes into a serving bowl or plate.

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STEP 4 OF 9

Add mozzarella

Add the mozzarella pieces on top of the tomatoes.

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STEP 5 OF 9

Toss ingredients together

Gently mix tomatoes and mozzarella so they are evenly combined.

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STEP 6 OF 9

Sprinkle dry oregano

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Dried Oregano (1.5 teaspoon)

Scatter dry oregano evenly over the tomatoes and mozzarella.

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STEP 7 OF 9

Season with salt and pepper

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Salt (as needed)·Black Pepper, freshly cracked (as needed)

Generously season with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

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STEP 8 OF 9

Drizzle olive oil

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Olive Oil, generously drizzled (2 tablespoon)

Generously drizzle extra virgin olive oil all over the salad.

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STEP 9 OF 9

Add fresh basil

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Basil (Fresh), whole leaves (0.5 bunch)

Scatter fresh basil leaves over the top to finish the salad.

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