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Insalata Caprese Salad
A simple yet elegant salad from the Italian region of Campania using only the freshest quality ingredients, preferably from your own garden!
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
4
Ingredients
8
ripe
tomatoes
sliced 1/4-inch thick
1
lb. fresh
mozzarella cheese
sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/3
c.
fresh basil leaves
Good quality extra virgin olive oil
for drizzling
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
to taste
balsamic vinegar
for drizzling, optional
Instructions
On a pretty platter, alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella.
Garnish generously with basil leaves.
Drizzle a good quality olive oil overall.
Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.
Cook's Note: Although not traditional, I like to drizzle balsamic vinegar over the salad too!