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Preparation
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients for Caprese salad For 2 people
Balsamic vinegar 1 bottle Tomatoes 3 fruits Mozzarella cheese 500 gr Olive oil 2 tablespoons Basil 50 gr Honey 1/2 tablespoon
Information and how to buy Balsamic vinegar
You can choose to buy Balsamic vinegar at stores specializing in imported food ingredients. This vinegar is famous in Italy and is widely used in traditional Italian dishes.
- For industrially produced Balsamic vinegar, the price ranges around 100 thousand VND/bottle 500ml.
- For handcrafted Balsamic vinegar, due to being aged for different times in special wooden barrels, the price ranges from 2 million – 8 million VND/bottle 100ml.
Tools needed
Stove, non-stick pan (or small pot), knife, cutting board, spoon,….
How to make Caprese salad
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Prepare the ingredients
First, you need to wash the tomatoes and basil leaves, then let them drain. After that, use a knife to cut each tomato into slices about 0.5cm thick. Do the same with the mozzarella cheese.
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Make the salad dressing
First, place a non-stick pan (or a small pot) on the stove.
Then, add about 1 cup of Balsamic vinegar and half a tablespoon of honey into the pan. Use a spoon to stir the mixture over low heat for about 12 – 15 minutes until it thickens to half its original volume.
Finally, let the dressing cool in a bowl or glass jar before mixing the salad.
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Mix the salad
Arrange each slice of tomato on a plate, then intersperse the cheese slices and basil leaves between the tomato pieces. Next, sprinkle pepper and salt on top, then drizzle olive oil and Balsamic vinegar dressing in the right amount before finishing.
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Final product
With just a few simple steps, you can quickly prepare Caprese salad. The dish looks appealing with its bright colors, and the characteristic sweet and sour taste of Balsamic vinegar makes the Caprese salad even more attractive.
What is Caprese salad? Origin and provenance
What is Caprese salad?
Caprese salad is a very simple salad made with slices of fresh mozzarella placed on each slice of thinly cut tomato, accompanied by basil, and then sprinkled with salt and olive oil before serving.
Additionally, this Caprese salad can also be prepared differently, such as using Italian dressing, pesto sauce, or balsamic vinegar instead of olive oil; rocket (rucola) or romaine lettuce instead of basil, and even adding black pepper and mint leaves.
The origin of Caprese salad
The Caprese salad originates from the Campania region of Italy. If you pay a little attention, the colors of this salad resemble the colors of the Italian flag: green, white, and red.
In Italy, the Caprese salad is served as a main appetizer in meals, and you can enjoy this dish whenever you like.
With the information above, I hope it helps you understand more about the detailed recipe for Caprese salad simply at home!
