Insalata Caprese
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Insalata Caprese is a salad originated in the Capri Island (Italian region of Campania). Is made of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil and seasoned with salt and olive oil. It is perfect for a hot summer day.
Prepared and photographed by: Claudia Davis
Recipe Source: Translated and adapted from [url href="http://www.retetecalamama.ro/retete-culinare/retete-diverse/salata-caprese.html" title="Retete ca la Mama"]Retete ca la Mama[/url]
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
- 4 fresh, firm medium size tomatoes
- 10 oz of mozzarella cheese
- freshly chopped basil leaves, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste or 2 tablespoons of basil pesto, recipe[url href="http://www.claudiashomecooking.com/basil-pesto/" title="here"] here[/url]
Directions:
- Slice tomatoes and cheese in equally sized slices, place on a plate
- Add the basil leaves and sprinkle with olive, salt, pepper
- Add the basil pesto to your taste
- Ready in: 5-10 minutes
