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This elegant Caprese salad is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients. It pairs the creamy, tangy richness of fresh buffalo mozzarella with the bright acidity of ripe tomatoes and the aromatic freshness of basil. Drizzled with premium extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with coarse salt, every bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This dish is effortlessly sophisticated, making it an ideal appetizer for dinner parties or a light, refreshing main course on warm summer evenings. It requires no cooking, just careful assembly to let the natural flavors shine.
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Caprese Con Mozzarella Di Bufala (Mozzarella
Description
This elegant Caprese salad is a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients. It pairs the creamy, tangy richness of fresh buffalo mozzarella with the bright acidity of ripe tomatoes and the aromatic freshness of basil. Drizzled with premium extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with coarse salt, every bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. This dish is effortlessly sophisticated, making it an ideal appetizer for dinner parties or a light, refreshing main course on warm summer evenings. It requires no cooking, just careful assembly to let the natural flavors shine.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse and core the fresh, ripe tomatoes, then cut them into thin, even slices.
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Slice the fresh buffalo mozzarella into thin rounds to match the thickness of the tomatoes.
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In four medium-size salad dishes, alternate the cheese slices, fresh basil leaves, and tomato slices, overlapping them slightly.
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Divide the olives evenly and arrange them at the center of each dish.
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Spoon the extra virgin olive oil over each serving, allowing it to pool slightly like a sauce.
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Season generously with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Cover the dishes and let them stand at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 840.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 66.0g102%
- Saturated Fat 42.0g210%
- Cholesterol 210.0mg70%
- Sodium 1875.0mg79%
- Total Carbohydrate 9.3g4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 3.0g
- Protein 66.0g132%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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