It's said that Caprese salad dates back to post World War l Italy. "A patriotic mason wanted to make a dish that was a true tribute to Italy and that visually incorporated the tricolor into the presentation. The first printed mention of the Caprese salad was on a menu at the Hotel Quisisana."
The Italian salad recipe is simply tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and vinegar. Simplicity at its finest. Serve this Caprese salad recipe as a light lunch or as a side dish with dinner.
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
Here's how to make it:
- Put the tomatoes and mozzarella onto a salad plate.
- Top with the pepper, basil and balsamic vinegar.
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