The Best Caprese Salad

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This caprese salad is as simple as can be, a quintessential combination of fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil leaves, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

3 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a serving plate, alternating between them. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.