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Insalata Caprese II

SUBMITTED BY: Marina PHOTO BY: egdcwed

"Because this salad is so simple, fresh, top quality ingredients are important."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 129 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. On a large platter, alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2005 by YOGAFOODIE
I've been making this salad for years. However, us Sicilians make it a little different. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by AIMEEWOZ
My fiance and I ate this nearly every day when we were in Italy. The submitter isn't lying -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2003 by GINAH1
Awesome salad! I sprinkled garlic powder and oregano across mine for an extra kick! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by AngelaM
Very good! I added sliced black olives to mine. I also added balsamic vinegar (same amount as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by JENN_77
I love this salad. I use only the freshest mozzerella and drizzle 2/1 ratio of olive oil and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by JDVMD
My husband and I could eat this everyday during the summer. Try chiffonading the basil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by Suzy
I used a mozzarella cheese that was rolled in red pepper and sundried tomatoes currently sold... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by SADLER73
Caprese is also great on lightly toasted italian hard rolls. Simply drizzle your roll with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by Navy_Mommy
I don't make this any longer because you can't find fresh mozzarella where we currently live,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by DUBLIN
Good basic caprese. Be sure to use fresh mozzarella (packed in water) & large basil leaves. ... MORE

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