CAPRESE SALAD

CAPRESE ENSALADA ALA ROMANA Serves 4

3 large balls FRESH mozzarella packed in water sliced into 20 slices

4 tomatoes preferably Roma sliced into 20 slices

12 -16 fresh basil leaves torn

4 slices Prosciutto di Parma Italian ham torn (optional)

salt and pepper to taste.  

4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive oil

4 - 8 tsp. Balsamic vinegar

Place 5 slices of tomatoes and 5 slices of fresh mozzarella on a plate pinwheel fashion. Top each plate with or 4 torn basil leaves. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Add 1 slice torn prosciutto to each plate if using. Drizzle 1 Tbsp. olive oil and 1 or 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar over each salad .