| Mozarella e Pomodori - Mozzarella and Tomatoes
Fresh Mozzarella and tomatoes is about the quickest and easiest and prettiest combination imaginable.2 pounds ripe tomatoes, quartered, seeded, and coarsely chopped
A fresh mozzarella, weighing about a pound, diced
1/4 pound pitted black olives (the sweet variety cured in brine) or to taste, chopped
1 tablespoon salted capers
1/4 cup olive oil
3 - 5 fresh basil leaves, hand-shredded
Salt and pepper |
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Combine the tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl with the olives. If the capers are very salty, rinse them lightly; otherwise stir them in too, together with the olive oil and the basil. Season with black pepper, check seasoning, and if necessary add more salt (keep in mind that the capers are salty). Chill and serve. Serves 6 to 8 Italian Cookbooks |
