The charm of Insalata Caprese lies in its simplicity. The authentic Caprese Salad recipe calls for just a few key ingredients: ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt!
11ozfresh mozzarellafiordilatte or buffalo mozzarella
olive oilDrizzle generously! extra virgin
1handfulbasil leaves
1pinchfine saltor to taste
black pepperoptional, to taste
Instructions
Choose large, round tomatoes that can be sliced lengthwise, so that the tomato slices are almost equal to those of the fiordilatte (a type of mozzarella). Slice the tomatoes and the mozzarella.
21 oz fresh tomatoes, 11 oz fresh mozzarella
On a serving plate, alternate a slice of tomato and a slice of fiordilatte, slightly overlapping the first, and so on.
Sprinkle whole basil leaves or strips of basil over everything.
1 handful basil leaves
At the table, each person will dress this salad with oil and salt to taste. Buon appetito!
1 pinch fine salt, olive oil
Notes
Simpler Preparation?
Alternatively, for a simpler preparation, both the fiordilatte and the tomato can be diced and the salad dressed in a serving bowl.Serve with an abundance of chopped basil.
What Mozzarella to Choose?
Choose 'fresh' mozzarella that is water-packed. fiordilatte or Buffalo Mozzarella are great choices.
What Tomatoes to Choose?
Choose tomatoes that are perfectly ripe with few seeds. San Marzano, Roma, or even Beefsteak tomatoes are good choices.