Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad)

Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad) is a traditional Italian appetizer made with simple and fresh ingredients.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 oz ball fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 large, firm tomato
• 12-15 leaves fresh basil
• 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Slice the tomato and mozzarella into rounds, thick enough to hold together, but thin enough that they’re not unwieldy.
2. 2On a plate or serving platter, alternate layers of tomatoes and cheese, placing a basil leaf between.
3. 3Drizzle the whole salad with a little oil and dust with some salt and ground black pepper.
4. 4Serve as a starter with some good Italian bread.