Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad (Insalata Caprese)

Name: Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad (Insalata Caprese)
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 medium, very ripe, tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick; 16 ounces, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into slices 1/4 inch thick; 2 tablespoons, roughly chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon, kosher salt or sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon, ground black pepper; 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil

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Europe
Italian
Fruits & Vegetables
Eggs & Dairy
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Vegetables
Salads

Insalata caprese, the iconic Italian salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil doesn’t require much of a recipe, but attention to a few details can made the dish truly transcendent.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 25 minutes

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