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Caprese Salad
Naples (Campania) — Mother recipe · en it
The elegance of Caprese Salad shines through in a fresh and colorful dish, perfect for a summertime lunch.
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⏱️ 15 min prep · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes (150g each)
- 4 fresh mozzarella balls (200g each)
- 100g fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 100g cherry tomatoes (optional)
Method
- Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella into thin rounds.
- Chop the basil into small leaves.
- On a plate, place the tomato slices.
- Place a mozzarella slice on top of each tomato slice.
- Cover with basil leaves.
- Drizzle each portion with olive oil.
- Drizzle each portion with balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, add cherry tomatoes.
The story
Caprese Salad originated in Naples, Campania, where the local agricultural richness allowed for the use of fresh and high-quality ingredients.
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