Quick Caprese Salad

One of my favourite recipes. The combination of the mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers and olives makes this recipe look beautiful and taste amazing.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings People

Ingredients

1 lb ripe tomatoes
½ cup mozzarella
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
16 medium black olives
2 tbsp olive oil good quality
Balsamic vinegar optional
salt to taste
ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Cut the tomatoes into chunks, the size being dependant of the variety you are using.
1 lb ripe tomatoes
Cut the mozzarella into small cubes.
½ cup mozzarella
Slice the red and green bell peppers into strips making sure to remove the seeds and core.
1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium green bell pepper
Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella and sliced peppers in a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
2 tbsp olive oil
Also drizzle with Balsamic vinegar (if using) and taste.
Balsamic vinegar
Season with salt and pepper if required.
salt, ground pepper
Scatter the olives around the bowl and add a few basil leaves.
16 medium black olives
Serve immediately.

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