Tomato Caprese

Enjoy an authentic Italian delight straight from the garden!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (chives, oregano, etc)
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • sea salt and cracked pepper

Method
 

  1. Slice the tomato into 1/4 inch slices.
  2. Slice the mozzarella into 1/4 inch slices.
  3. Layer the tomato, mozzarella, and a single basil leaf in a pattern around the edge of a plate.
  4. Finely chop additional herbs and sprinkle evenly over top.
  5. Drizzle about a tbsp of olive oil over the whole dish.
  6. Top with sea salt and cracked pepper, and additional basil leaves if desired.

Notes