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Heirloom Tomato Caprese

Thick-sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil dressed simply so the tomato does the talking.

  • Serves4
  • Prep15 min
  • LevelEasy
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Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and thick-sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 small bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste flaky sea salt
  • to taste cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar (optional)

Method

  1. Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, tucking basil leaves between them.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and, if using, a little balsamic.
  3. Finish with flaky salt and cracked pepper. Serve within the hour, at room temperature.

Notes

The whole point of a caprese is restraint. A perfectly ripe Cherokee Purple or Brandywine needs almost nothing — good oil, good salt, and a torn basil leaf. Slice the tomatoes no thinner than half an inch so they hold their juice, and never refrigerate them first; cold mutes the flavor you spent all summer growing.

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