Capri Salad Recipe
Buffalo Mozzarella with home grown tomatoes with basil sauce.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Basil Sauce Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Wash Tomatoes
Start by washing the home-grown tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- 2
Slice Tomatoes
Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds and arrange them on a serving plate.
- 3
Add Mozzarella
Tear the buffalo mozzarella into bite-sized pieces and distribute them evenly over the sliced tomatoes.
- 4
Dress Salad
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 5
Season Salad
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the salad to taste.
- 6
Garnish with Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them over the salad for garnish.
Basil Sauce Preparation
- 7
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic clove, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Blend Sauce
Blend the ingredients until they form a smooth paste, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- 9
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- 10
Season Sauce
Taste the sauce and add salt as needed to enhance the flavor.
