Insalata Caprese

Ingredients

• •Red, ripe tomatoes
• •Bocconcini (soft mozzarella, available at Italian delis)
• •Fresh basil leaves
• •Olive oil
• •Salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1Slice tomatoes and bocconcini.
2. 2Arrange on a platter so that the slices alternate red and white to form a circle.
3. 3If you have extras you can make another circle of tomatoes and cheese inside the bigger circle.
4. 4Place the basil leaves over the tomatoes and mozzarella so you can clearly see the red, green and white colours.
5. 5These are the colours of the Italian flag.
6. 6Sprinkle with olive oil and grind black pepper over the salad. Add salt.