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    Caprese Salad

    Ripe tomatoes, milky mozzarella, basil, and olive oil — the salad of Capri, where four ingredients are more than enough.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 5 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Italian KitchenCategory
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    Caprese Salad - ripe tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil and olive oil

    Caprese is the taste of a perfect summer day: ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil dressed with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Three ingredients, one glorious combination.

    A beloved light antipasto across Italy, this salad lets the produce do the talking. Use the best tomatoes you can find and finish with flaky salt — and a drizzle of balsamic glaze if you like.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter, alternating and slightly overlapping.
    2. Tuck the basil leaves between the slices.
    3. Drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic glaze, if using.
    4. Season with flaky salt and pepper, scatter with capers if using, and serve right away.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    This salad is only as good as its tomatoes — wait for peak summer fruit. Serve at room temperature, never straight from the fridge.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook5 min
    Servings4
    CategoryItalian Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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