Insalata Caprese Salad
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons drained capers (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic Vinager
- 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, overlapping 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 and balsamic vinager.
mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil, salt, capers, extravirgin olive oil, balsamic vinager
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/insalata-caprese-salad-1273797 (may not work)