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Insalata Caprese (or Caprese Salad) with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and soft mozzarella cheese. | www.CuriousCuisiniere.com
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Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad)

Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad) is a traditional Italian appetizer made with simple and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil, cheese, tomatoes
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Ingredients

  • 1 oz ball fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large, firm tomato
  • 12-15 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Slice the tomato and mozzarella into rounds, thick enough to hold together, but thin enough that they’re not unwieldy.
  • On a plate or serving platter, alternate layers of tomatoes and cheese, placing a basil leaf between.
  • Drizzle the whole salad with a little oil and dust with some salt and ground black pepper.
  • Serve as a starter with some good Italian bread.