Italian Caprese Salad
Mozzarella, Tomatoes and Basil!
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Ingredients
1/2 pound mozzarella balls (called bocconcini) OR
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, slice 1/4 inch thick
4 roma tomatoes sliced 1/4 - inch thick and mixed
with 7 or 8 cherry tomatoes (You could also use regular tomatoes. Just pick whichever ones seem freshest at the time)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarse freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
In a circular design around the side of a serving plate, alternate fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter (or on individual plates if you are doing individual portions) with sliced tomatoes, overlap- ping for effect. Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle capers over the top. Just before serving, drizzle on some excellent extra-virgin olive oil.
NOTE: Italian Caprese Salad should never be allowed to sit in oil for any length of time and become soggy, and no vinegar of any kind goes on this salad!
Makes 4 servings.
1/2 pound mozzarella balls (called bocconcini) OR
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, slice 1/4 inch thick
4 roma tomatoes sliced 1/4 - inch thick and mixed
with 7 or 8 cherry tomatoes (You could also use regular tomatoes. Just pick whichever ones seem freshest at the time)
1 cup fresh basil leaves, coarse freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
In a circular design around the side of a serving plate, alternate fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter (or on individual plates if you are doing individual portions) with sliced tomatoes, overlap- ping for effect. Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle capers over the top. Just before serving, drizzle on some excellent extra-virgin olive oil.
NOTE: Italian Caprese Salad should never be allowed to sit in oil for any length of time and become soggy, and no vinegar of any kind goes on this salad!
Makes 4 servings.
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