Hailing from the beautiful Italian island of Capri, the Caprese salad is a simple yet refreshing appetizer that will be sure to get you into a good mood before the main course. Here’s your guide to making a traditional Caprese salad that will get your next dinner party off to a great start.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella
- 1 bunch fresh basil
- olive oil
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
Instructions:
- Get out a large platter.
- Slice the mozzarella into thick slices and do the same with the tomatoes.
- Layer the mozzarella and tomato slices alternately on the platter.
- Sprinkle basil leaves and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad and enjoy.
