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Insalata Caprese




Source of Recipe


Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Collection Series,Salad,by Georgeanne Brennan (Simon & Schuster, 2001).


List of Ingredients




8 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt, preferably sea salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper


Recipe



On a platter, alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella. Garnish generously with basil leaves, tucking some underneath the tomatoes. Drizzle the olive oil over all, and then sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.