Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Plate
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This is served in your better Italian restaurants.
It is so simple and so delicious! Also known as Insalata Caprese, this
one of the simplest and most delicious of salads. It requires only the right
ingredients and the right season. The season first. This is basically a summer
dish from which follow the ingredients: it should be made only with local
vine-ripened tomatoes that are red, juicy and flavorful but not overly soft, and
preferably unrefrigerated.
Check out Linda's Appetizer Recipes for more great appetizer ideas. Also check Salad and Salad Dressing Recipes and here for more Tomato Recipes.
Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Plate
1 pound
fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4" thick slices
3 to 4 medium fresh
tomatoes, cut into 1/4" thick slices
1 bunch of fresh
basil leaves
Extra-virgin
olive oil
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons
capers rinsed and drained
In a circular design around the side of a serving plate, take a slice of mozzarella cheese, overlay a slice of tomato, and then overlay a leaf of fresh basil. Keep doing this around until the plate is filled. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle capers over the top. Serve with Italian bread.