One of my favorite summer dishes is Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad). As I have mentioned before, I am a total fan of quick and easy meals and dishes that are incredibly yummy and in this case beautiful to look at.
And now is the MOST appropriate time for this salad with the world cup games going on – nothing says “Italian” like this salad which contains the colors of the Italian flag and so well represents the incredibly fresh and flavorful foods produced here.
I have included a variety of pictures because I wanted to show how creative one can get with some tomatoes, mozzarella and basil! Buon Appetito!
Insalta Caprese
Insalta Caprese
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound vine-ripened tomatoes sliced ¼ inch thick
12 – 16 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced ¼ inch thick
¼ cup fresh basil, washed and dried
oregano, salt, pepper to taste
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling to taste
METHOD:
1. Arrange tomato, mozzarella and basil leaves by overlapping in desired design.
2. Sprinkle with oregano. (optional)
3. Drizzle with olive oil.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
Italy Translated 
It’s been almost constantly on our table for the past week.
Ha, ha, ha! FABULOUS! You know…..it is so yummy and – – – well – – pretty! It is always at hit at any party…..
If only we could get the really good mozzarella here …
I love caprese salad. It is a regular at our place. Sometimes for antipasti I put a small ball of mozzarella, basil and half a cherry tomato on a toothpick.
I know! So versatile and pretty! AND YUM of course!
Soon, we shall have heirlooms ripened and we shall have Caprese Salad! Thank you for the yummy inspiration!
Ohhh…isn’t it fun when your tomatoes are coming in?? Love watching them grow! Thanks for the comment and enjoy!
Yes, it is fun because you just know you are about to have one of the most delicious treats of the Summer! Can’t wait…
Yum!
I know..our signature dish for parties..that and our huge lasagnas!
Looks fresh and delicious. This makes a fab lunch for the summer and the vibrant colours make you happy too 🙂 bravissima!
Thank you!!!! Italians play tonight, so I think I will be making this along with some other goodies! Have a good weekend!
Thanks it looks Yumma…Love Pat
Hi Pat! It is super yummy and so easy to make…for sure one of my favorites! Have a good week!
We made Insalata Caprese today and I thought of you! Beautiful photos, especially of the light glinting off the freshness on those kebabs!!! Great idea!
Awwww…thank you for your comment! Seriously – – you made my day! Have a good week and enjoy the weekend!
So glad. Hope Paris was amazing? Are you a 4th of July celebrator even in Rome? How does that work for an American in Rome?
This is also a classic on our dining table. So delicious! Tasty pictures too:)
Thanks for your kind comment! Yes….a summertime staple! Have a good weekend!
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Yum!! And so easy!! Feel like this now 🙂
yes…..super easy and no stove required! LOVE IT!
Probably one of the few salads I love to eat 😀 so easy!!
Thanks! I know! EASY and colorful! Thanks for your comment!
😀 my pleasure… I still need to catch up with your blog, I have been away these past weeks traveling, but now I happy to be back and catch up with everyone’s stories 😀 I hope all is fine with you!