Name: Insalata caprese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 ripe large tomatoes; 125 gram buffalo mozzarella; small basil leaves; extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper

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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Ingredients

2 ripe large tomatoes

125 gram buffalo mozzarella

small basil leaves

extra virgin olive oil

salt and pepper

Method

1.Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange, alternately, on a serving plate so that they overlap slightly.

2.Arrange small fresh basil leaves on top. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper.

3.Drizzle with a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and serve.

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