Caprese Salad Recipe

Name: Caprese Salad Recipe
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (675g) best-quality ripe tomatoes, mixed sizes, at room temperature; 8 to 12 ounces (225 to 340g) best-quality fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-size chunks; Best-quality extra-virgin olive oil; Coarse sea salt, such as Maldon or; Coarsely ground fresh black pepper; 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds (675g) best-quality ripe tomatoes, mixed sizes, at room temperature
8 to 12 ounces (225 to 340g) best-quality fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into bite-size chunks
Best-quality extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse sea salt, such as Maldon or
Coarsely ground fresh black pepper
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Directions

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Cut tomatoes into an assortment of slices and chunks and spread over a large plate in a single, slightly overlapping layer. Tuck chunks of mozzarella into the tomato pieces. Drizzle generously with extra-virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and black pepper. Tear basil leaves into small pieces with your fingertips and spread them on top. Serve immediately.