Insalata Caprese
Posted March 7, 2006 – 10:29 pm in: European, Italian, Salads
INGREDIENTS:
4 large red or yellow tomatoes
¼ cup Balsamic Reduction (see recipe)
Salt and Fresh black pepper to taste
1 pound Fresh Mozzarella
Good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 bunch fresh Basil, chiffonade
DIRECTIONS:
1. Wash and trim tomatoes, and cut into slices ¼-inch thick.
2. Cut the mozzarella into ¼-inch slices.
3. Alternate the tomato and cheese slices on a large plate orplatter.
4. Sprinkle with salt, and coarse freshly ground Black Pepper.
5. Drizzle with a few drops balsamic vinegar reduction.
6. Drizzle with the oil.
7. Sprinkle the basil chiffonade over the top.
8. Let sit at room tempurature for 15 minutes for flavors to develop.
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