Tomato and mozzarella cheese salad (insalata caprese) - campania, antipasto
Delight your taste buds with a classic Italian Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese Salad, also known as Insalata Caprese. Originating from Campania, this refreshing antipasto is a perfect combination of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium tomatoes, rinse, dry, trim stem, and slice into ½cm rounds
- 2 balls of mozzarella (200 grams each), drain and tear by hand into bite-sized pieces
- 8 basil leaves, wash, dry, and coarsely tear
- 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil, best quality possible
- sea salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- White crusty bread to serve
Instructions:
- Arrange the tomatoes on the platter and season both sides with salt and pepper. Arrange the mozzarella and basil in layers to create a circular shape on the plate. Finish by drizzling olive oil over the top and enjoy with some crunchy white bread.
Summary:
- Calories: 1249 kcal
- Fat: 105 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Carbs: 26 g
- Potassium: 1380 mg
- Magnesium: 105 mg