Recipe: Caprese Salad

By Michelle Fabio

One of summer’s best treats in Italy or anywhere is Insalata Caprese or Caprese Salad, which, incidentally, also proudly displays the colors of Italy’s flag (red, white and green).

Named for the island of Capri on which it is said to have originated, this is a dish that can, technically, be made year-round, but if you want the flavors at their best, the heart of the summer is when you should enjoy this delightful salad.

The traditional recipe couldn’t be simpler: sliced tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, sprinkled with freshly torn basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt.

But now for the details, because these are what will turn your good Caprese Salad into something your Italian neighbors will covet:

• The tomatoes should be red, vine-ripened, firm and Read the rest of this entry »