Caprese Salad

Caprese salad is a classic Italian salad recipe.

It is so simple to make.

Just layer a few simple fresh ingredients, drizzle a bit of olive oil and you're done.

The quality of the mozzarella cheese and the olive oil really count in this recipe.

I would definitely use extra virgin olive oil.

If you can get fresh mozzarella cheese or bocconcini cheese they are perfect in this recipe.

If not, use the best and freshest you can find. When a recipe is this simple, fresh, good quality ingredients really stand out.

Classic Italian Caprese Salad

4 medium tomatoes, cut into thick slices
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced
fresh basil leaves

This salad can be arrange on one larger plate or on individual serving plates.

Arrange tomato slices in a circle around the plate, then overlapping towards the center. As you are laying out the tomatoes, place a thin slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each slice of tomato. Place a whole basil leaf on top of the mozzarella cheese. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Serves 4

Lovely rustic looking salad plates are perfect for this wonderful Italian tomato salad. Signature Housewares 9-in. Square Sorrento Salad Plate, Ivory

Variation:

• I love a bit of good quality balsamic vinegar drizzled over the salad as well. It adds a beautiful, rich, savory flavor to the mixture.

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