Ciro Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 CAPRESE SALAD, from the island of Capri, Italy. Ingredients for 6 persons: 4 ripe tomatoes - 1 lb. 1 1/2 oz. fresh Mozzarella cheese - 2 tsp. finely chopped capers - 6 tbsp. olive oil - salt - 1 tbsp. vinegar - 10 basil leaves. The quality of the tomatoes is very important for this salad, that's what makes it so delicious. Cut the tomatoes into fairly thin slices and the Mozzarella cheese into slices that are slightly thinner. Arrange the slices, alternating tomatoes and Mozzarella, on a serving dish. Prepare a sauce by blending oil, salt, vinegar and chopped capers. Pour over the tomatoes and cheese and garnish with basil leaves. You can toast some Italian bread on the grillsprinkle with some olive oil salt and serve with the salad.Ciro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 Ciro,I normally don't comment on your recipes because they make me hungry, then I go eat.I'm gaining too much weight these last 4 months.Your salad sounds wonderful. (I wonder what's in the fridge right now?...) Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciro Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 Michael,I am going to post some good recipes, especially salads, that would help you with your weight. For now don't look at my next recipe!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 Hi Ciro,Thanks for that one. Sounds good. I promise I won't fix the Vodka Penne for Michael. I have noticed however, just from going to the supermarket, that that vodka sauces have become pretty popular. Emeril and Paul Newman are both doing it. btw - Do you have a recipe for bruschetta? And do you make your own salad dressing?Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciro Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Kat,I make a myriad of dressings, the one people prefer the most is Balsamic Vinaigrette.When you make your own Vinaigrette dressing, start with a ration of 2 to 1, meaning 2 parts of mild oil and 1 part of balsamic vinegar, going up to 4 to 1 and see which ratio you like the best. I like 3 to 1 ratio.This is my recipe for one liter, one quart, of Balsamic Vinaigrette.4 fl oz balsamic vinegar4 fl oz red wine vinegar2 tsp mustard24 fl oz mild olive oilsalt as neededpepper as needed3 tbsp minced fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or tarragon.1) Combine the vinegars with the mustard2) Whisk in the oil gradually3) Adjust with seasoning to taste, add the herbs.To make it tastier add to the dressing two rings of red onions finely chopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Gomez Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 My favorite salad Ciro, never thought of adding the capers. Perfectimo(or whatever you say in Italian ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciro Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Jody, with white balsamic vinegar, instead of the dark, taste even better.Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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