How to make Caprese Salad (Quick and Easy Italian Salad Recipe)

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.

Thinly slice the fresh tomatoes.

Use a sharp knife to slice the buffalo mozzarella into relatively thin slices.

On a plate, layer the tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella interchangeably until the plate is covered.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad, being careful not to overpower the flavors.

Add a generous pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

Add cracked pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

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