Caprese

As I said before, we often had Caprese during our summer holidays.  We ordered it when we went to the restaurant and I made it every day when we were in Rome and at the seaside.  Everybody enjoyed it.  It is a very simple, tasty dish, ideal in warm or hot weather.  So, keep it in mind for next summer.

For four people you need:

four tomatoes, two mozzarella cheeses, four tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, salt, basil and oregano.

Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella in slices a quarter of an inch thick.  Arrange them in a line on the plate, starting with a slice of tomato, which you salt, and  then a slice of mozzarella.  Continue alternating a slice of tomato with one of mozzarella and insert a leaf of fresh basil from time to time.  You’ll end with two or three lines on your plate (you can also set them in a circle if you like). Pour on oil and sprinkle them with oregano.

If you like you can add balsamic vinegar, chopped garlic and/or parsley.

A delicious treat!

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