Tomato and Mozzarella Salad (Insalata Caprese)

June 7th, 2010 | | 0 Comments »


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The dressing is always a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil only. Vinegar would destroy the delicate flavor of the cheese and is never used. Because this salad is so simple, top-rate ingredients are important.
Ingredients:

2 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes (about 4 large), sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup packed fresh basil or arugula leaves, washed well and spun dry
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, if using arugula instead of basil
3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Fine sea salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

On a large platter arrange tomato and mozzarella cheese slices and basil leaves, alternating and overlapping them.
Sprinkle salad with oregano and arugula and drizzle with olive oil.
Season salad with salt and pepper. Serves 4 to 6.

Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

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