Mozzarella alla Caprese (Italian salad with Greek olive oil)
This is an easy and delicious appetizer you can make in minutes. Try using Lykovouno Olive Oil for enhanced flavor. Serves four.
Preparation time: 15 min.
Ingredients
1/2 Cup Lykovouno olive oil
Several vine-ripened tomatoes
2 balls fresh mozzarella
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
A pinch of salt and pepper
Fresh basil leaves (garnish)
Directions
Thinly
slice tomato and mozzarella balls. Set aside. Place an array of tomato
slices on a serving plate. Cover each slice with a slice of mozzarella.
Drizzle oil over the cheese and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt and
pepper. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
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