Insalata Caprese
Italian · Western Europe
Top Pick
NO_COOK
8/10
Simple salad of thick-sliced fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and sea salt.
Why It Works
With only four ingredients, each must be perfect. The milky mozzarella, acidic tomato, aromatic basil, and fruity oil create a complete flavor profile with zero cooking.
Key Ingredients
fresh mozzarella
ripe tomatoes
basil
extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
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