Insalata Caprese

One of Italy's best-known cheeses, fresh mozzarella is soft and spongy textured. It is sold packed in liquid at well-stocked supermarkets, cheese stores and Italian groceries. Fresh mozzarella was traditionally made from the milk of the water buffalo, but cow's milk is used elsewhere and increasingly in Italy, as well.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 -6

Course: Salad, Starter

Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

8 ripe tomatoes sliced
1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt preferably sea salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Method

On a platter, alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella. Garnish generously with basil leaves, tucking some underneath the tomatoes. Drizzle the olive oil over all, and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper. You'll want to serve immediately.