Name: Insalata Caprese I
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 min
Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges; 14 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, diced; 1 red onion, sliced; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; salt and pepper to taste

This tastes like the salad that is served at a famous Italian restaurant chain in my area. It's perfect with fresh loaf of crusty bread. For the best flavor be sure to use fresh whole-milk mozzarella it puts the packaged varieties to shame. You can find fresh mozzarella in Italian delis, gourmet markets, cheese shops and some grocery stores.

Insalata Caprese I

tomatoes,

mozzarella cheese, diced

red onion, sliced

extra virgin olive oil

balsamic vinegar

basil

salt and pepper

In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, onion, oil, vinegar, basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss and chill for 1 hour. Serve on large platter.


Tomatoes and fresh basil are a classic combination! It doesn't get much better or much simpler that this - it's absolutely delicious! I decreased the onion and I probably could have left it out altogether. I plated this vs. tossing in all in a bowl. Plus I NEVER chill it but rather leave it at room temperature. It's so fresh and so good it could be a meal in and of itself! It's perfect with a a side a crusty Italian bread and a good wine. A definite crowd pleaser!

N.J. is known for growing the tastiest tomatoes in the country and we all know never to refrigerate these red beauties as they will lose their flavor. After combining the ingredients including garlic I just let the mixture sit on my counter to absorb all the wonderful flavors. Ten minutes before serving I added the cheese. Thanks so much Kathy for a great side!!!!

So Good!!! Using fresh picked tomatoes and basil from our garden really make this dish. A summer long favorite at lunch or dinner.

Use fresh ingredients...especially the mozzerella and seed the tomatoes so it's not a wet mess.

This was a great salad. I messed up and got shredded mozzarella without thinking but it still turned out great! Rave reviews all around!

Very good salad. I only rated a 4 because I changed it up a bit by adding a clove of minced fresh garlic and making the dressing using 3 parts extra virgin olive oil to 1 part of the balsamic vinegar. 1/2 balsamic and 1/2 oil makes it very tart and overpowering. Make sure the balsamic is the best you can buy the older the better the more syrupy it is the better. Trader Joe's sells a very nice aged balsamic for less than 10 a bottle.

Extremely easy and very tasty. A nice side dish for a bacon-wrapped filet mignon. Thank you for sharing it.

I wanted add a new italian salad for italian night dinner. My husband and 17 year old daughter loved it. It was so flavorful and zesty. They ended mixing leftovers with lettuce berg. Thanks it was a hit! Raquel Altavilla

The flavor was great but I think I'll stick with Bruschetta it's easier to eat.

Insalata Caprese I

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $8.12 /serving

Author : katquilter

Ingredients

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Insalata Caprese I

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 1 hours, 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $8.12 /serving

Author : katquilter

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Instructions

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