Insalata Caprese I

Description

This tastes like the salad that is served at a famous Italian restaurant chain in my area. It’s perfect with fresh loaf of crusty bread. For the best flavor be sure to use fresh whole-milk mozzarella it puts the packaged varieties to shame. You can find fresh mozzarella in Italian delis, gourmet markets, cheese shops and some grocery stores.

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 14 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl
  2. combine the tomatoes
  3. cheese
  4. onion
  5. oil
  6. vinegar
  7. basil
  8. and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and chill for 1 hour. Serve on large platter.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4

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