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FALL INSPIRED CAPRESE SALAD

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Heirloom tomatoes

  • 1 ball of burrata

  • 5-6 ripe figs, sliced in half & quartered

  • 2 Sprigs of Basil, chiffonade

  • 5 Chives, chopped

  • 1 tsp of flakey sea salt (kosher salt works)

  • 1/2 tsp of black cracked pepper

  • 1 Tbsp of good olive oil

  • 1 Tbsp of balsamic glaze

  • 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds


DIRECTIONS

  1. Start by slicing the heirloom tomatoes into 1/4 in. slices. Then plate onto the serving platter.

  2. Next, either quarter the burrata or tear it into small bites and layer onto the tomatoes.

  3. Now, slice the figs into halves and quarters and place them all around the Caprese salad.

  4. Next, thinly chop the chives and chiffonade the basil leaves, then garnish the Caprese salad with them.

  5. Now, pour the olive oil and glazed balsamic vinegar over the Caprese salad (no need to toss).

  6. Lastly sprinkle the flakey salt, pepper, and pumpkin seeds over the Caprese salad.

  7. Enjoy!