KCTS 9 Kitchen Recipe: Insalata Caprese

KCTS 9 Kitchen Recipe: Insalata Caprese

Insalata Caprese

KCTS 9 Cooks for the Holidays

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

2 pounds garden-ripe tomatoes (about 4 large), sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 pound fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced1/4-inch thick
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
3-4 tablespoons good quality extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
finely ground sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

On a large platter overlap and alternate tomatoes, mozzarella slices and basil leaves I like to julienne the leaves).

Drizzle with oil and balsamic vinegar.

Season lightly with salt and pepper and serve.

Note: In addition to perfectly ripe tomatoes, a good mozzarella is key. Try to find buffalo mozzarella, which has the best flavor and texture for this salad.