Classic Caprese Salad – Italian Freshness on a Plate! 🇮🇹🧀🌿

This Caprese Salad is the ultimate no-fuss, high-flavor side dish. It's all about juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil – the holy trinity of Italian summer eats. Drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with cracked pepper, it's simple, clean, and crave-worthy!

𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

3 ripe tomatoes, sliced

1 ball (8 oz) fresh mozzarella, sliced

1 bunch fresh basil leaves

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Sea salt, to taste

Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices in an alternating pattern on a large serving plate.

Tuck whole basil leaves between the layers.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.