Italian Capri Salad - Insalata Caprese | The Crazy Chef

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: regular mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat while regular mozzarella is more affordable.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is lower in calories, while apple cider vinegar is often cheaper.

Core the tomatoes using a serrated knife.

Slice the tomatoes into thick slices.

Open the mozzarella and drain the salty water.

Slice the mozzarella into thick slices across the grain.

Fold the basil leaves like a cigar and chop them finely.

On a plate, layer one slice of tomato, then one slice of mozzarella, repeating until all are used.

Dice the remaining tomatoes and place them in the center of the plate, adding some mozzarella on top.

Sprinkle chopped basil over the salad.

Add a pinch of fine sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the salad.

Add a small drizzle of balsamic vinegar on top.

Let the salad infuse for about half an hour before serving.

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