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Caprese for Your Valentine

Ingredients

  • Ripe tomatoes, sliced

  • Fresh mozzarella

  • Fresh basil leaves

  • Olive oil

  • Balsamic glaze

  • Flaky salt

  • Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice ripe tomatoes into even rounds and set aside.
  2. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut hearts out of fresh mozzarella and gently pat dry.
  3. Arrange a slice of tomato on a serving plate.
  4. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, then season with freshly cracked black pepper and flaky salt.
  5. Place fresh basil leaves on top of the tomato.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  7. Finish by topping each stack with a mozzarella heart.
  8. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.