Fishe Recipe
Easy Caprese Salad with Smoked Sea Salt
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil do nearly all the work. This easy Caprese salad adds balsamic syrup, olive oil, smoked sea salt, and cracked pepper for a simple plate built around fresh ingredients.
Linda Leary’s original Fishe recipe is quick to assemble and easy to share. Slice, alternate, drizzle, season, and bring it straight to the table.
In This Recipe
A fresh Caprese platter finished with smoked sea salt and cracked pepper.
Recipe Card
Caprese Salad
Tomatoes: 2 medium, sliced
Mozzarella: 1 fresh 16-ounce ball, sliced
Fresh herb: Basil leaves
Finish: Balsamic syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper
Ingredients
The ingredient list is short, so set everything out before slicing the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1 fresh 16-ounce mozzarella ball, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic syrup
- Olive oil
- Smoked sea salt
- Cracked pepper
How to Make Caprese Salad
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Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella
Cut the two medium tomatoes and the fresh mozzarella into slices.
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Build the platter
Alternate tomato and mozzarella slices across the plate. Place a fresh basil leaf between the slices as you assemble them.
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Add the drizzles
Once the platter is assembled, drizzle balsamic syrup and olive oil over the top.
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Season and serve
Finish the salad with smoked sea salt and cracked pepper, then serve.
The original Fishe Caprese salad presentation.
Keep the Pattern Simple
Tomato, mozzarella, and basil should repeat across the plate. The alternating arrangement gives every serving a little of each main ingredient.
Add the balsamic syrup and olive oil only after the platter is assembled. Finish with the smoked sea salt and cracked pepper so the seasoning reaches the full plate.
A Fresh Side for an Outdoor Dinner
Caprese salad keeps the side dish uncomplicated when the main meal is coming from the grill. The tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil can share the table with salmon, vegetables, or another simple outdoor dinner.
Use smoked sea salt for the original Fishe finish. If you want to make your own, the related smoked-salt recipe uses Himalayan pink salt and alderwood chips.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tomatoes do I need?
The original Fishe recipe uses 2 medium tomatoes. Slice them before arranging the platter.
How much mozzarella should I use?
Use one fresh 16-ounce mozzarella ball. Slice it so the pieces can alternate with the tomato.
Where should the basil go?
Place fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices as you build the platter.
When should I add the balsamic syrup and olive oil?
Drizzle both over the salad after the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil have been arranged.
What seasoning does this recipe use?
Finish the salad with smoked sea salt and cracked pepper.
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