Caprese Salad

Name: Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes; Baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini); Fresh basil; Salt; Extra virgin olive oil

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Dive into the freshness and simplicity of Italian cooking with our lovely Caprese salad appetiser. This recipe celebrates the perfect harmony of flavours with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil leaves, finished with a fragrant drizzle of olive oil. Every mouthful is a burst of freshness and texture, highlighting simple yet top-quality ingredients. Caprese salad is a timeless classic that comes together in minutes and brings an effortless touch of elegance to any table. Follow these simple steps and bring a taste of sunny Italy straight to your kitchen.

Get ready to enjoy true simplicity and delicious flavour in every single bite!

Prep: 15 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need

Cherry tomatoes
Baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
Fresh basil
Salt
Extra virgin olive oil

Step by step

Method

1Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them into quarters.
2Quarter the mozzarella balls as well.
3In a mortar, combine the fresh basil leaves, a pinch of salt, and a good drizzle of olive oil.
4Crush thoroughly so the basil releases all its wonderful aroma into the oil.
5Add the tomatoes and mozzarella to a bowl, then strain the infused basil oil right over them.
6Toss gently so the flavours meld together.
7Spoon into individual serving dishes and garnish with a fresh basil leaf for a bright pop of green.
8And just like that, our festive Caprese salad appetiser is ready to enjoy!