Insalate Capresse
By smclane
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 pound part skim mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2" cubes
- 16 large fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
Preparation:
Tear basil leaves into smaller pieces. Mix together tomatoes, cheese and basil leaves. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt pepper to taste.
To Complete:
Just before serving, drizzle salad with prepared vinaigrette.
ALTERNATE SERVING SUGGESTION
Instead of using cherry or grape tomatoes, use 2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Instead of cutting mozzarella into 1/2" cubes, cut cheese 1/4-inch-thick slices.
On a platter arrange tomato slices alternately with mozzarella and basil leaves.
Just before serving, drizzle salad with prepared vinaigrette.
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