Insalata Caprese (Tomato-Mozzarella Salad)
Serves 4
COST: $2.89
Per 1 tomato
Calories: 196
Fat: 13g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 11g
Fiber: 3.5g
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 160mg
4 large, ripe red tomatoes
16 oz. fresh mozzarella ball
8 top sprigs of fresh basil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse (kosher) salt and freshly ground black pepper
Slice each tomato into 4 thick slices, discarding the polar ends. Cut mozzarella ball into 6 even slices. Shingle alternating tomato and mozzarella slices onto 4 plates, starting and ending with tomato slices.
Garnish with 2 sprigs basil each, and drizzle olive oil over all. Sprinkle with salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Serve immediately.
