Reader's Digest Mediterranean Cookbook/Tess Mallos 1996

Carpi Salad of Tomato and Mozzarella (Insalata Caprese)
Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
5 medium-sized ripe tomatoes 225g/8 oz bocconcini cheese or small mozzarella cheese 3 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper fresh basil sprigs, to garnish



1 Cut the tomatoes into 5mm/1/4 in thick slices, discarding the ends. Cut the cheese into slices of similar thickness.
2 Arrange alternate slices of tomato and cheese, beginning around the edge of the serving platter, then fill the middle. Just before serving, sprinkle over the basil and drizzle with the oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and serve at room temperature.

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