Caprese Salad
A favorite — and easy — summer meal, this simple salad features Reno-Tahoe’s freshest flavors. It’s also a beautiful showcase for heirloom tomatoes at their peak.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- Tomatoes sliced
- Basil leaves whole or julienned
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Layer mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in a circular pattern. Be creative! Drizzle with olive oil or balsamic dressing. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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