Caprese Salad

This traditional Italian summer salad originates from the Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy. Caprese literally means from Capri.

Ingredients:

4 vine ripened tomatoes

4 bocconcini, sliced

1/4 cup torn basil leaves

salt and cracked black pepper

extra virgin olive oil, to serve

balsamic vinegar, to serve

Steps:

Slice each tomato from top to bottom into 1cm thick slices. Place on a serving plate and top with the bocconcini and basil leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Just before serving, drizzle the salad with oil and vinegar.