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Traditional Caprese salad — cropped photograph of the dish

Italy — Campania

Traditional Caprese salad

Traditional Caprese salad

Traditional Caprese salad

The Campanian classic: buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, and fresh basil.

The Campanian classic: buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, and fresh basil.

The Campanian classic: buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, and fresh basil.

Préparation
15 min
Cuisson
No cooking
Difficulté
Easy

Ingrédients

Les quantités s’adaptent automatiquement.

4 convives
  • 500 gMozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO, drained
  • 500 gripe tomatoes
  • 4 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tspdried oregano
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 5 to 6 leavesfresh basil

Préparation

  1. Remove the mozzarella from the refrigerator in advance, then drain it well. Wash and dry the tomatoes.
  2. Cut the mozzarella and tomatoes into similarly sized thick slices.
  3. On four individual plates, alternate the tomato and mozzarella slices to form a rosette.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with dried oregano and a pinch of salt.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.

The suggested quantities are a starting point: adjust the seasoning and cooking time according to the products used.