Caprese salad is classic Italian dish made from tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. It’s vibrant colours, fresh taste and ease of construction make it an essential on a hot summers day. I recall that the first time I ate this was on the beautiful island of Capri, many years ago on our honeymoon. It was nice but somehow I don’t remember it being as nice as the salad I made for myself!

Ingredients

(for one person)

2 tomatoes 

Fresh basil 10 g

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp

Mozzarella 250 g

Instructions

Cut the tomatoes into slices

Cut the mozzarella into slices and alternate the mozzarella and tomatoes slices onto a plate

Spread the fresh basil leaves over the salad and lightly season with salt and pepper

Drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the salad and serve