Salad: Italy – Insalata Caprese Con Lattuga (Classic Caprese Salad with Butter Lettuce)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 0 min

Total 10 min

Ingredients

4 ripe plum tomatoes
1 head butter lettuce
8 oz / 225 g fresh mozzarella cheese
A handful fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the butter lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces. Arrange it as the base on a large serving platter or in a salad bowl.
2. Slice the plum tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into even 1/4-inch thick slices.
3. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices alternately over the butter lettuce. Tuck fresh basil leaves among the slices.
4. Drizzle the assembled salad with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy a taste of Italy with every bite.