I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in this Olive Garden Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese. The flavors are as bright as a summer day.
Olive Garden Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese
I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in this Olive Garden Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese. The flavors are as bright as a summer day.
Ingredients
- 8 thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 medium fresh basil leaves
- *12 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 8 slices
- Dry oregano leaves to taste
- Sea salt or kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- ARRANGE sliced tomatoes on a large platter.
- PLACE one basil leaf on top of each tomato slice.
- PLACE one slice of mozzarella on top of each basil leaf.
- SPRINKLE oregano, salt and black pepper on cheese and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Finish with drizzle of balsamic vinegar.
Photo: Marie
