Caprese Salad with Celery Leaves

This simple Italian salad is a crowd favourite and for good reason. Fresh, colourful and ready to eat in minutes.

• 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced in half
• 5 large tomatoes, sliced
• Fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1 handful basil leaves
• 1 handful celery leaves (the tender ones from the inside stalks)
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freshly cracked pepper (to taste)

Season your serving dish by rubbing the surface with the cut-side of a clove of garlic. Next, arrange alternate slices of tomato, mozzarella, basil and celery leaves in rows until you run out of ingredients.

Make a dressing by placing the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a Mason jar, covering it and giving it a shake. Pour the dressing over the salad, garnish with extra salt and serve.