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Easy and Super Simple Caprese Salad

Classic Caprese Salad Recipe

A classic caprese salad recipe will always come in handy on a hot, summer day! The ingredients consists of fresh garden tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, plus fresh basil. The combination of flavors is an Italian delight and one of our favorite summer treats!
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole fresh garden tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cubed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the tomatoes up into small pieces. Add to a bowl.
  • Cut up the mozzarella into cubes and add to the tomatoes.
  • Add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix everything together with a spoon.
  • Add about half of the basil and mix.
  • Top with fresh basil once the caprese salad is served.
  • Enjoy! :)
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