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Caprese Salad
It’s not summer without Caprese Salad! This classic Italian recipe includes thick slices of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese and fresh basil, and it’s finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. It’s an easy summer appetizer or side dish for any gathering and it comes together in minutes!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Season each tomato slice with just a bit of salt to enhance flavor.
- Step 2
Overlap the slices of tomato and mozzarella, then tuck the basil leaves between them and over the top as desired.
- Step 3
Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
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I’m Marcie, a wife, mother of 2 boys and a German Shepherd named Uzi. I’m a cooking school graduate residing in Boise, Idaho where I can’t get enough of the outdoors. I created Flavor the Moments in 2012 so that I could share recipes with friends and family. Over the years, I’ve built this blog into a trusted resource for home cooks looking for real food recipes that highlight seasonal produce and sustainable protein sources.
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