Name: Caprese salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 900 grams heirloom tomatoes, sliced; 500 gram bocconcini, sliced; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced thinly; Dressing; 1 shallot; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

This classic Italian salad featuring sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil is proof that the simple things are often the best.

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Ingredients

900 grams heirloom tomatoes, sliced

500 gram bocconcini, sliced

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced thinly

Dressing

1 shallot

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Method

Caprese salad

1.Make dressing

2.Arrange tomato, mozzarella and three-quarters of basil on a large serving platter. Drizzle with dressing and top with remaining basil and serve. Season with salt and pepper.

Dressing

3.Place ingredients in a screw-top jar; season to taste. Shake well.

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Ingredients

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Caprese salad

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