Insalata Caprese (Tomato and Mozzarella Salad)

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2013/07/11

876

Serves4

Ingredients

4 Roma tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes
fresh buffalo mozzarella (milk from the water buffalo, also known in Italian as ‘mozzarella di bufala‘), or any other fresh mozzarella you can find
freshly picked basil, roughly chopped
Kalamata olives (optional)
extra virgin olive oil
salt, to taste

Directions

Slice the tomatoes and the mozzarella to about ¼ inch thick. Place them in a circular fashion around your favorite plate.

Add the salt, sprinkle the basil and drizzle the olive oil just before serving.

Enjoy as an appetizer with freshly baked Italian bread or crostini.