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Caprese Salad

Ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella are the foundation of this classic dish. Stan Orlove adds subtle seasoning and aromatic basil that set the stage for a drizzle of olive oil and a finishing touch of balsamic vinegar. The colors, aromas and flavors make this the prefect summer salad or small lunch.

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Caprese Salad

Ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella are the foundation of this classic dish. Stan Orlove adds subtle seasoning and aromatic basil that set the stage for a drizzle of olive oil and a finishing touch of balsamic vinegar. The colors, aromas and flavors make this the prefect summer salad or small lunch.

About Stan Orelove

Stan Orelove and his wife Barb are the owners of Bistro Blends Orlando, a family business that carries gourmet barrel-aged balsamic vinegars as well as extra virgin olive oils. Barb, a motorcycle enthusiast, runs the business and Stan is the executive chef, creating easy and fun recipes that incorporate his culinary skills and the company's oils and vinegars.

Recipe

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Ingredients

  • medium size, round, ripe tomatoes, 1 per serving
  • fresh mozzarella, log shape preferred
  • fresh basil leaves
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • balsamic vinegar
  • salt

Optional Garnish

  • kalamata olives
  • pepperoncini

How-to

  1. Slice the tomatoes and the mozzarella into ¼  -  ⅜" thick slices. Sprinkle a little salt on the tomato slices to bring out the flavor
  2. Alternate the tomato and mozzarella slices while arranging them on a platter or individual flat plates
  3. Garnish liberally with torn basil leaves and top with the balsamic vinegar

Build a Tomato Tower

  1. Stack the slices on individual plates, giving each tomato slice a pinch of salt and vinegar
  2. Garnish with basil leaves

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