Ingredients
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Serves 4
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Main ingredients
Seasoning and finishing
Equipment
Platter; knife; board; spoon.
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Steps
Prepare · About 1 min
- Cut 8 whole ripe plum tomatoes into slices about 5 mm thick.
- Drain 250 g fresh mozzarella.
- Cut the mozzarella into slices about 5 mm thick.
Assemble · About 1 min
- Alternate tomato and mozzarella slices on the platter.
- Tear 15 g basil into small pieces.
- Scatter the basil over the platter.
- Pour 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar evenly over the slices.
- Sprinkle ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper over the salad.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
Substitutions
- Use small mozzarella balls instead of sliced mozzarella.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Slice tomatoes close to serving; keep cheese refrigerated until assembly.
FAQ
Can I use dried basil?
Fresh basil suits this uncooked salad better.
Why drain cheese?
Excess liquid can dilute the dressing.
How should I store caprese salad?
Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
Recipe source and adaptation
Measured home adaptation: Adam Bush: Caprese salad (tomato and mozzarella salad).
Concise adaptation; quantities and method are stated for this draft.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
