Caprese Salad
Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad made with sliced fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil. It's an excellent pairing option with our new As Torres Chardonnay. Below is a great recipe for you to prepare.
Ingredients
For the salad.- 1 kg of buffalo mozzarella
- 5 tomatoes
- 6 washed basil leaves
- olive oil to taste
- Salt to taste
- pesto sauce to taste
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (tea) of olive oil
- black pepper to taste
Preparation Method
For the salad:
- On a cutting board, slice the mozzarella into 0.5 cm slices. Transfer to a bowl, season with salt, and drizzle with olive oil. Gently mix the slices with a spoon. Set aside.
- Also cut the tomatoes into 0.5 cm slices. Transfer to a colander and season with a pinch of salt. Using your hands, mix the ingredients and let them drain while you prepare the sauce.
- When serving, arrange alternating 4 slices of tomato with 4 slices of cheese on each plate. Spread a little pesto sauce between the slices. Garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.
- If you prefer, arrange the slices on a serving dish, forming a scale pattern.
- Garnish with basil leaves and serve the sauce separately.
- To measure the amount of basil leaves, pack them tightly into the cup.
- Wash the basil leaves and peel the garlic cloves. Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- If you prefer, grind the ingredients in a mortar and pestle. Start by grinding the garlic, add the basil, then the cheese, and finally the olive oil. Season with a little black pepper and store in a sterilized jar.
Serve the salad with As Torres Chardonnay and then tell us what you thought in the comments.
