How to make Salad Caprese Recipe - Tomato & Mozzarella | Our Video Cookbook #96

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often cheaper and adds a tangy flavor.

Start by taking a plate.

Select a couple of vine-ripened tomatoes for flavor.

Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds, making them rustic.

Take fresh mozzarella, which is ovini size, and slice it into thick rounds.

Take a few fresh basil leaves.

Begin the assembly by placing a piece of tomato on the plate, followed by a piece of basil, then a piece of mozzarella.

Repeat the process of layering tomato, basil, and mozzarella, adding more as needed.

Sprinkle salt over the entire salad, ensuring the tomatoes are seasoned.

Add fresh cracked black pepper over the salad.

Drizzle lightly with fat-free balsamic vinaigrette.

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