Refreshing and flavorful, Insalata Caprese is quick and easy to make. This Italian tomato salad also is a great starter course leading up to any Spring or Summer meal!
Serves 4
Time required 5 minutes
Difficulty level 1
Cost of ingredients 7USD
- 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
On a plate alternated slices of tomato and mozzarella. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top and drizzle with olive oil. Top off with chopped basil and serve!
If wanting to make this a warm salad, try placing tomatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle olive oil and salt an pepper on top. Add a slice of mozzarella on each tomato slice and broil on highest rack in the oven for about a minute, or until the mozzarella melts. Top off with the basil.
Photo by Laura604
Sat, May 29, 2010
Appetizers, Recipes, Side Dishes