Caprese Salad

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 Caprese Salad is oh so simple, but oh so delicious. It only requires a few ingredients: Sun-ripened tomatoes, basil, good Mozzarella, and excellent olive oil.  Do not be fooled by it's simplicity, it is glorious!  

ingredients

slice the tomatoes

drain the mozzarella, and try not to take a bite :)

slice the mozzarella

layer the tomato and the mozzarella slices on a plate


stack 8-10 leafs of basil

roll them up, like a cigar

and slice very thin

sprinkle the basil, over the slices

drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper



Caprese Salad

  •  ripe tomatoes, sliced,  and drained

  •  fresh mozzarella, sliced.

  • Fresh basil leaves, hand-shredded (8-10 or to taste)

  •  olive oil to taste

  • Pepper and salt to taste

  • A pinch of oregano (optional)


    • Slice the tomatoes into rounds, then slice the mozzarella into rounds and layer them over the tomatoes slices. Sprinkle the basil over the tomato and mozzarella. Drizzle with  olive oil, and  season with a little salt and pepper.

    **** you can get all fancy, and stack the layers, on individual plates
    **** a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar, is really great on here too !!

    xo, Diana

    Comments

    1. MoiCLouLouFebruary 25, 2012 at 2:31 AM

      It looks delicious and I will certainly try this next summer when tomatoes and basil in my garden are ready to be used!
      Thanks and have a nice weekend with your love ones.
      Louise

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    2. AnaFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:15 PM

      Diana, adoro esta salada. Realmente bem simples, mas com sabores bem fortes. bjs

      Ana

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