Insalata Caprese Salad
Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Salad Recipe




Insalata caprese salad - mozzarella, tomato, basil salad recipe
...sliced mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil with olive oil, salt and pepper Insalata Caprese Salad - Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil Salad Recipe



Insalata Caprese Salad 
recipe and photograph by www.finedinings.com



Serves 2

4 to 6 ounces fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 plum tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
6 fresh Basil leaves, stacked, rolled, sliced 1/4-inch thick
Extra-virgin Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 ring molds (I use 6 ounce tomato paste cans, cleaned, both ends removed)
1 teaspoon tomato paste, for garnish
1 tablespoon Lemon juice, for garnish
Capers, for garnish

Place ring molds on a flat plate; put a tomato slice inside, sprinkle with oil, salt and pepper, add a slice of Mozzarella cheese and a pinch of sliced basil (reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish).  Repeat this process building each ring mold to 3 cheese slices, tomatoes and basil leaves.  They can be made a few hours ahead, covered and refrigerated.

At serving time transfer ring molds to individual serving plates; remove molds; top with reserved sliced basil.  Garnish plates by mixing 1 teaspoon tomato paste with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, spoon onto plates, add capers and serve.

Wine recommendation: Chardonnay

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