Caprese Salad
Yes, a salad that is 30% cheese. More importantly for those taking it easy, outside of handling the knife, there is literally nothing to do here. Just get your tomato, mozzarella, and basil in order and have a try.
The Tomato
Ultimately you want something nice, red, and flavorful. But for starters, get something round and easy to shape. Any grocery store’s vine ripened tomatoes will do the trick.
Mozzarella
In other recipes, there is the talk of wet versus dry mozzarella. Here, you absolutely want the went mozzarella. This usually comes in a bag, or in a ball, preserved in liquid. With only a trio of ingredients here you’ll want the taste of the fresh mozzarella.
The Greens
Fresh basil leaves are going to be the star of the show here. Cut them from a potted basil plant, or buy the fresh basil twigs. The smell alone will be worth hauling them around.
Ready To Get Started?
We’ll use the ingredients above, and top it with some seasoning for the grand finale.
What you’ll need
Serves 2-4 portions
4-6 vine ripened tomatoes
1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese
Basil leaves (15-20 individual leaves)
Balsamic vinegar, olive oil
Salt and fresh black pepper
Lets Do This
To make a balsamic reduction, heat some vinegar on medium-low heat until it begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Put aside and let cool to room temperature. (Note: If you are using a balsamic reduction to start, skip this step)
Thinly slice the tomatoes, discarding the top piece with the stem if necessary
Thinly slice the mozzarella, aiming for a thickness similar to your tomatoes, but okay if it is slightly larger
Tear of basil leaves into individual pieces
Begin layering in either a straight line, or in a circle around the plate: tomato, mozzarella, basil. Keep this pattern going until the plate is out of space
Sprinkle salt over the top of the salad, covering all parts. Grate the black pepper over. Lightly drizzle the balsamic over, and repeat with a touch of olive oil
Serve as is, with a fork, or serve with bread
Ready to cook? After this appetizer, you’ll need a main course!
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