Because this insalata caprese (mixed salad) is so simple and fresh, top-quality tomatoes and mozzarella are important.
Ingredients
- ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick: 4 piece
- mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick: 1 pound (fresh)
- basil leaves: 0.33333 cup (fresh)
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 Tbsp
- fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Alternate and overlap tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves on a large platter. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.
