A traditional Italian dish, this light and fresh salad uses only the freshest ingredients to emphasise the importance of good quality produce. Enjoy it on it's own or as a side dish.
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Insalata caprese
The simple things are often the best.
- 10 mins preparation
- Serves 2
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Ingredients
Insalata caprese
- 2 ripe large tomatoes
- 125 gram buffalo mozzarella
- small basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Method
Insalata caprese
- 1Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange, alternately, on a serving plate so that they overlap slightly.
- 2Arrange small fresh basil leaves on top. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.
- 3Drizzle with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and serve.
