ITALIAN FLAG SALAD (CAPRESE)
So elegant and so simple. This is my little adaptation of the classic Caprese salad...everything is the same except that the fresh basil has been replaced by purchased (or homemade if you have it on hand) pesto sauce. I like this version more because I think the salty/garlicky/nutty pesto does more for the other two ingredients.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make sure you serve this on a white platter!
- Wash and dry the tomatoes.
- Remove the stem and cut into slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick, lengthwise.
- Arrange slices decoratively on platter.
- Drizzle with just the barest amount of olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt (sea salt is wonderful!) and coarsely ground, FRESH black pepper.
- Cut the mozzarella into slices approximately 1/3 inch thick and arrange 1 slice of cheese per slice of tomato.
- (the mozzarella balls available in Greece are pretty small- maybe 3-4oz).
- What you want is a white slice of cheese just covering the tomato slice, but with the red of the tomato peeking through.
- Dot each mozzarella round with 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of pesto.
- Serve with lots of crusty bread!
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leticia ndegha
[email protected]Delicious!
Sayed Salman
[email protected]This is one of my favorite salads. I love the combination of the sweet tomatoes, the creamy mozzarella, and the fresh basil. It's always a hit at parties.
Duaa Ismail
[email protected]This salad is a staple in my summer menu. It's the perfect way to use up all the fresh tomatoes from my garden.
Ashik Sheikh
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years and it never disappoints. The flavors are always fresh and vibrant.
Ahapal Das
[email protected]This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm short on time. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ahmed Rakib
[email protected]I love how easy this salad is to make. It's also very versatile. I've added grilled chicken or shrimp to it before, and it's always delicious.
Nipal Sapkota
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect dish for a summer party or picnic.
akram hasan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The combination of the fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil is perfect. I also appreciate that the recipe is so easy to follow.
Murad Miah
[email protected]This is a classic Italian salad and it is always a crowd-pleaser. I love the simplicity of the ingredients and the way they come together to create such a flavorful dish.
Aisha Hassy
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last party! The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are delicious. I used fresh mozzarella and tomatoes from my garden, and it made the salad even more special. I will definitely be making this again soon.