Caprese

8 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • tomatoes (beefsteak kind)
  • mozzarella cheese
  • basil, chopped coarsely
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil (extra virgin is best)
  • vinegar (balsamic vinegar is really nice)
  • red wine

Directions

  1. 1
    Slice tomatoes in thick slices, salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Slice cheese also in similarly thick slices.
  3. 3
    Arrange tomatoes and cheese on a platter, alternating and overlapping slightly.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle over all with oil, then vinegar and chopped basil.
  5. 5
    Let mature at room temperature for a few minutes to an hour before eating as an appetizer.

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