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Caprese Salad

Insalata Caprese/een-sah-LAH-tah kah-PREH-zeh/
Also known as: Insalata Caprese, Caprese
Caprese SaladPhoto: Wikimedia Commons
About this dish

A simple salad of sliced fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves, dressed with olive oil.

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Ingredients
🍅4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
🧀250g fresh mozzarella, sliced
🌿Fresh basil leaves
🫒Good quality olive oil
🧂Salt and black pepper
Method
Serves 3
1
Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a plate.
2
Tuck basil leaves between the slices.
3
Drizzle generously with olive oil.
4
Season with salt and pepper just before serving.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Caprese salad is associated with the island of Capri and southern Italy, prized for showcasing a handful of high-quality ingredients rather than complex preparation. It's typically served as a light starter, especially in warmer months when tomatoes are at their best.

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