ITALIAN FLAG SALAD (CAPRESE)
So elegant and so simple. This is my little adaptation of the classic Caprese salad...everything is the same except that the fresh basil has been replaced by purchased (or homemade if you have it on hand) pesto sauce. I like this version more because I think the salty/garlicky/nutty pesto does more for the other two ingredients.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Make sure you serve this on a white platter!
- Wash and dry the tomatoes.
- Remove the stem and cut into slices, approximately 1/2 inch thick, lengthwise.
- Arrange slices decoratively on platter.
- Drizzle with just the barest amount of olive oil, sprinkle lightly with salt (sea salt is wonderful!) and coarsely ground, FRESH black pepper.
- Cut the mozzarella into slices approximately 1/3 inch thick and arrange 1 slice of cheese per slice of tomato.
- (the mozzarella balls available in Greece are pretty small- maybe 3-4oz).
- What you want is a white slice of cheese just covering the tomato slice, but with the red of the tomato peeking through.
- Dot each mozzarella round with 1/2 to 3/4 tsp of pesto.
- Serve with lots of crusty bread!
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Balam Kumar
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftovers. I had some leftover tomatoes and mozzarella, and this was the perfect way to use them up.
Bella De villiers
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I loved it in this salad. It added a really nice pop of flavor.
Sk Mahabub
[email protected]This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.
ntombi dube
[email protected]I love the colors of this salad. It's so festive and inviting.
Zehsan Khan
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making it again and again.
Ketorwosorgbor Moses
[email protected]I've never been a fan of tomatoes, but this salad changed my mind. The tomatoes are so sweet and juicy, and they pair perfectly with the mozzarella and basil.
Dave Sammy
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Said Martinez
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.
Aryan Imran
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Keenen Swart
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a heartier meal.
Mavis Dwumoh
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and mozzarella.
Aiden Dean
[email protected]I love the presentation of this salad. The colors are so beautiful, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Laxmi Basaula
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The tomatoes are sweet and juicy, the mozzarella is creamy and rich, and the basil adds a pop of freshness.
Rodrigo Stickbio
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a summer party.
Dorcas Yeboah
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden.
Ashari Msd
[email protected]I'm not usually a salad person, but this one is amazing! The flavors and textures blend together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Stylish Munda
[email protected]This Italian Flag Salad was a huge hit at my summer barbecue! The colors were so vibrant and inviting, and the flavors were incredible. Everyone loved the combination of sweet tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil.