Mozzarella Caprese Salad Two Ways | Kitchen Dads Cooking | Mario Batali Caprese 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.

Start with fresh tomatoes, preferably summer tomatoes from a farmer's market or neighbor.

Select a few tomatoes of decent size, using red and yellow varieties.

Slice the tomatoes into decent-sized slices, not too thick or too thin.

Salt the tomato slices lightly and set aside.

Use fresh mozzarella, preferably in ball form and stored in water, not pre-sliced.

Slice the mozzarella into approximately quarter-inch slices.

Layer the salad by placing a slice of tomato, followed by a slice of mozzarella, and repeat, offsetting the layers for presentation.

Optionally, layer fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.

Season the layered salad with salt and crushed black pepper.

Drizzle olive oil over the salad, ensuring a nice presentation.

Add balsamic vinegar, both on top and around the sides of the salad.

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