Starters
Italian
ItalianCaprese Salad
Tomato, mozzarella and basil, the simplest of Italian starters where ingredient quality is everything. The tiers move from everyday mozzarella to buffalo mozzarella and finally creamy burrata with aged balsamic.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Sliced tomatoes and value mozzarella with dried basil and olive oil.
Per serving£0.75
Total cost£3.00
Time10 min
Ingredients for 4
- 4 salad tomatoes , sliced
- 125 g mozzarella ball , drained and sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices overlapping on a plate.
- Drizzle over the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Scatter with the dried basil and season well.
- Leave to sit for 5 minutes so the flavours mingle, then serve.
Equipment
- serving plate
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Sliced tomatoes and value mozzarella with dried basil and olive oil.
Better
Buffalo mozzarella and ripe vine tomatoes with fresh basil and good olive oil.
Ultimate
Creamy burrata with heritage tomatoes, basil oil and aged balsamic glaze.
