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Ultimate Caprese Salad

 

Real talk: This is a dish to make when the tomatoes are peaking—at the farmers’ market, you should be able to smell them before you see them. The moment only comes around once a year, so make the most of it (which is to say, do very little with them). This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.

 

 

NGREDIENTS:

 50 grams raw almonds (or pistachios, hazelnuts, etc.)                                                                              
500 grams sugar     
50 grams light corn syrup
100 milliliters water
450 grams desired honey
3 egg whites
confectionary rice paper

 

pint mixed cherry tomatoes, preferably heirloom, halved

 

tablespoons (or more) extra-virgin olive oil, divided

 

Flaky sea salt

 

pounds mixed medium and large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into thin slices and/or wedges

 

ounces buffalo mozzarella or mozzarella, room temperature, torn into pieces

 

Coarsely ground black pepper

 

Small basil leaves and toasted country bread (for serving)



PREPARATION:

 

Step 1

Toss cherry tomatoes with 1 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; season with salt.

Step 2

Arrange tomato slices on a platter, slightly overlapping; season generously with salt. Arrange mozzarella over tomatoes; lightly season mozzarella with salt. Spoon cherry tomatoes over salad and drizzle with 6 Tbsp. oil; season with pepper. Let stand 30 minutes to let flavors meld and release juices from tomatoes and mozzarella.

Step 3

Top salad with basil and additional salt and oil, if desired. Serve with bread alongside.