Caprese Salad Recipe / How to make a Caprese Salad -Laura Vitale "Laura In The Kitchen" Episode 23

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: extra virgin olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Extra virgin olive oil is richer in nutrients, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Cut 3 tomatoes into about half-inch thick slices.

Cut 10 slices of fresh mozzarella to match the thickness of the tomatoes.

Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a pretty platter, alternating them.

Tuck a piece of fresh basil behind every tomato slice between the tomato and mozzarella.

Sprinkle a tad of dried oregano over the salad.

Season with salt and fresh black pepper to taste.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens