Insalata Caprese is a traditional Italian recipe (originating on the island of Capri) for a classic and very simple salad of tomato and mozzarella slices with basil leaves that's served dressed with olive oil and black pepper (and sometimes vinegar). The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Italian version of: Insalata Caprese.
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This is a classic and simple Italian salad of tomatoes and mozzarella with basil leaves in an olive oil dressing.
Ingredients:
1 completely ripe plum (roma) tomato per person
1 ball of mozzarella di buffala per person
6 basil leaves per person, roughly torn (use the largest basil leaves you can find as these are more peppery)
extra-virgin olive oil balsamic vinegar (optional)
freshly-ground black pepper
Method:
Slice he tomatoes thinly then slice the mozzarella a little more thickly. Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a plate (any pattern you wish). Garnish with the basil leaves, drizzle over plenty of extra-virgin olive oil and add a few generous twists of freshly-ground black pepper.
The Italians are fiercely torn about the use of vinegar in this dish, but a gentle drizzle of balsamic vinegar is both decorative and lifts the flavours. However, the use of vinegar is entirely optional.
