Insalata Caprese II Recipe
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Insalata Caprese II

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"Because this salad is so simple, fresh, top quality ingredients are important."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (191)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. On a large platter, alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 311 | Total Fat: 23.9g | Cholesterol: 60mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2005 by YOGAFOODIE   view full review
I've been making this salad for years. However, us Sicilians make it a little different. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2004 by AIMEEWOZ   view full review
My fiance and I ate this nearly every day when we were in Italy. The submitter isn't lying -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
It doesn't get much better or much simpler that this - it's absolutely delicious! It's so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a traditional Italian favorite in our family which is at its best in summer, with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by JENN_77   view full review
I love this salad. I use only the freshest mozzerella and drizzle 2/1 ratio of olive oil and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by SADLER73   view full review
Caprese is also great on lightly toasted italian hard rolls. Simply drizzle your roll with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by AngelaM   view full review
Very good! I added sliced black olives to mine. I also added balsamic vinegar (same amount as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by Suzy   view full review
I used a mozzarella cheese that was rolled in red pepper and sundried tomatoes currently sold...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by JDVMD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband and I could eat this everyday during the summer. Try chiffonading the basil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2003 by GINAH1   view full review
Awesome salad! I sprinkled garlic powder and oregano across mine for an extra kick!

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