Cherry Caprese Salad with Tangy Balsamic Recipe

How to Make a Cherry Caprese Salad with Tangy Balsamic

Method

  1. Wash and dry basil leaves. Tear any large ones into halves. Set aside.
  2. Tear the mozzarella into chunky strips approximately 2cm wide.
  3. Place a ramekin in the centre of your serving platter.
  4. Arrange the basil leaves in a loose wreath formation around the edges.
  5. Top with the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
  6. Sprinkle the herbs over the wreath and finish with a good grinding of black pepper.
  7. For the tangy balsamic, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, maple syrup and salt until well combined.
  8. Decant into the ramekin at the centre of the salad wreath and serve immediately.

Tip: Balsamic can be poured over the top or used as a dipping sauce.