Insalata Caprese

Insalata Caprese, originally uploaded by Sweet Sugarplums.

We grew basil for the first time last year and tried some new recipes. This salad is refreshing on a hot summer day and simple to put together. Fat content can be controlled by the amount of cheese that is eaten. Be sure to use fresh mozzarella, packed in water. (usually found in the gourmet cheese section of the supermarket) - the mozzarella found in the deli case would be rubbery and not a good substitute.

INSALATA CAPRESE
Serves 4

3 roma tomatoes, sliced
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese, fresh, sliced
10 basil leaves
extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

Alternate slices of tomato and cheese on a serving platter. Tuck basil leaves around the salad. Drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving : 291 Calories; 21g Fat (65.1% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 76mg Cholesterol; 362mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat.