Daily Food

Perfect Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is one of the best ways to show off those juicy in-season farmer's market tomatoes or your own backyard harvest. Hailing from the island of Capri and mirroring the colors of the Italian flag, this simple salad is the perfect way to start any late-summer meal.

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh mozzarella
4 large or 6 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil, stems removed and discarded
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Flaky sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

On a large plate or platter, layer mozzarella and tomato slices in an alternating pattern. Top with basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.