Fakeout Kitchen

Caprese Salad

A refreshing Italian classic featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe tomatoes
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper

Clean swaps

How we upgrade the restaurant version with better ingredients.

  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese → Organic Buffalo Mozzarella — Commercial mozzarella often contains synthetic emulsifiers and preservatives; organic buffalo mozzarella provides a cleaner, authentic flavor.
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze → Authentic reduced balsamic vinegar — Many store-bought glazes contain high fructose corn syrup and thickeners instead of pure vinegar reduction.
  • 3 large ripe tomatoes → Organic Heirloom tomatoes — Ensures non-GMO seeds and higher nutrient density compared to standard commercial varieties.

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the tomatoes into thick rounds.
  2. Slice the mozzarella cheese into discs of similar thickness to the tomatoes.
  3. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on a large platter, overlapping slightly.
  4. Tuck fresh basil leaves between each tomato and mozzarella layer.
  5. Drizzle the salad generously with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
  6. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper before serving immediately.

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