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SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS CAPRESE SALAD
by eymen90
SNACKS
THE PREPARATION
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• 1 Fresh Tomato • 6 Oz. Fresh Mozzarella Cheese • 1/4 Cup Fresh Basil, chopped • 3 tbsp. Olive Oil • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper • Kosher Salt
SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS CAPRESE SALAD
THE EXECUTION
1. In a food processor, pulse chopped fresh basil leaves with 2 tbsp. Olive Oil to make the Basil Paste. 2. Slice tomato into 1/4 slices. You should be able to get at least 6 slices from the tomato. 3. Cut Mozzarella into 1 oz. Slices. 4. Assemble caprese salad by layering tomato, mozzarella, and basil paste. 5. Season with salt, pepper, and extra olive oil. Optional: Reduce balsamic vinegar for balsamic reduction (be careful of carb count).