Easy Caprese Salad

A white dish full of tomato mozzarella caprese salad.

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 45

Total Time: 45

Ingredients

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup olive oil
6 to 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced into bite-size pieces
4 to 5 roma tomatoes, diced
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped or torn

Instructions

Combine vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, and pepper in small bowl or blender. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking or blending until oil is thoroughly emulsified and combined.
In a wide, shallow dish, combine the tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss to combine.
Let the salad marinate covered in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
Serve the salad with slices of baguette (sourdough or regular) for scooping. You can also dice up the bread and toss it into the salad to create a caprese panzanella-type salad.

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