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Italian Cuisine

Insalata Caprese – Salad Caprese

Prep20 min
Total20 min
Yield6 portions
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

A classic Insalata Caprese: ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Learn the simple Italian method and the ingredients that make it work.

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Ingredients

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  • 6 medium ripe plum tomatoes
  • 3 to 4 mozzarella balls
  • 2 tablespoons , extra virgin
  • 15 medium basil leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, — to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Finely slice the tomatoes, pouring off any excess juice, and cut the mozzarella into slices of a similar thickness.
  2. 2
    Arrange alternating rows of tomato and mozzarella on a serving plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle olive oil over the top. Tear the basil leaves into pieces and scatter over the oil. Serve cold or at room temperature.
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Tools Used in This Recipe

KitchenAid
Immersion Blender
Victorinox
8" Chef's Knife
All-Clad
Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot

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