A simple, delicious summer salad from the same area of Italy as the Island of Capri. Use only the freshest possible ingredients like vine-ripened tomatoes and young basil leaves.

 

Yield: 8 servings

 

Ingredients

  • 4-6 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 12 oz. (350 g) fresh mozzarella balls, sliced
  • 2-3 T. good quality, virgin olive oil
  • 2 T. freshly chopped basil leaves
  • coarse salt

 

Instructions

1. Slice tomatoes and mozzarella and arrange alternately on a platter.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and chopped basil leaves. Sprinkle with with coarse salt. Some like to add a splash of balsamic vinegar as well.

 

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