Authentic Italian Caprese Salad Recipe » Perfect For Hot Summer Days

There’s nothing like a delicious Caprese salad made with fresh ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fresh herbs, and full-flavored extra virgin olive oil. Subscribe ► The Caprese salad of course has its roots in Italy and was birthed during the 1920s. A chef at Hotel Quisisana post-WWI wanted to pay tribute to everything that was Italy, including its country’s colors and invented the Caprese salad. Ingredients for this recipe: • 3 pounds assorted tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces • 1-pound buffalo mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces • 2 teaspoons dry oregano • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 15 fresh basil leaves • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste Serves 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Procedures: 1. In a serving bowl or on a serving plate or tray toss together the tomatoes and mozzarella until mixed in with each other. 2. Garnish with dry oregano, salt, and pepper. 3. Finish by generously drizzling on olive oil and add on fresh basil leaves. Chef Notes: Mak