The Caprese salad is a fresh and tasty summer dish, perfect to serve as an appetizer or accompanied by a cold pasta dish. The key to an exceptional result lies in the choice of high quality ingredients, and our Organic Extra Virgin Oil is the perfect ingredient to enhance the flavor of buffalo mozzarella and fresh tomatoes.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients (for two people):

• 250 g of buffalo mozzarella
• 2 medium/large tomatoes
• A mix of cherry and dathery tomatoes
• Fresh basil
• Poggio ai Palmenti Organic Extra Virgin Oil
• A pinch of salt
• Oregano

Preparation:

1. Prepare the ingredients: Start by cutting the buffalo mozzarella into slices and tomatoes into homogeneous slices. Cut the cherry and date tomatoes in half to add color and freshness to the dish.
2. Compose the dish: You can arrange the caprese salad in a simple way, letting the ingredients be distributed naturally, or you can organize the composition more carefully, according to your aesthetic tastes.
3. Season and serve: Season the dish with a good Organic Extra Virgin Oil, a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of oregano. Complete with some fresh basil leaves.
4. Serving: The Caprese salad is ready to be served immediately, as an appetizer or main course, fresh and fragrant.

Final tip:

For an even more delicious caprese salad, you can add a little balsamic vinegar or some fresh mint leaves. Balsamic vinegar gives a slight acidity that goes perfectly with the sweetness of mozzarella and tomatoes, while fresh mint adds a touch of freshness.