insalata caprese salad

Name: Insalata Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 pound(s) mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 large vine ripened tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 cup(s) fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; - coarse salt to taste; - fresh ground black pepper to taste

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Desiree Cleveland-Campos

Davis, CA

Updated on Apr 5, 2011

I love a fresh cool salad on a hot summer day.

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prep time 10 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 pound mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 large vine ripened tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- coarse salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste

How To Make insalata caprese salad

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Step 3

Just before serving, drizzle on some top-quality extra-virgin olive oil
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