Caprese

Duration: 5 min

Difficulty: Easy

Origin: Campania

Caprese or Caprese salad is a fresh dish, suitable for summer, typical of the Neapolitan tradition. Its name derives from the Island of Capri, which this dish is inspired by. Very simple and quick to prepare, it is a dish that greatly enhances the quality of the ingredients. Therefore it is very important to choose quality buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Raw oil also plays a strong role. If there is no basil, it can be replaced with oregano (winter version). Some versions also include the addition of anchovies in oil.

Wine Pairing: Falanghina Campi Flegrei DOC

Ingredients

• 500 gr buffalo mozzarella
• 2 Sorrento tomatoes (or “Ox heart” variety)
• Basil
• Extra virgin olive oil
• salt

Typical product: Mozzarella di Bufala

Typical product: Pomodoro di Sorrento

How to Proceed

Cut the tomatoes into slices horizontally. Cut the buffalo mozzarella in the same way. On a plate or tray, place the tomato and mozzarella slices on top of each other, making sure that the mozzarella and tomato slices are the same size. Then garnish with the basil leaves. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil over the dish.