Traditional Caprese
Simple and delicious. You can’t beat a traditional caprese.
If you want to add more layers of flavor, experiment with our infused balsamics and olive oils, such as our basil olive oil.
For more recipes featuring our 12-year aged condimento tradizionale balsamic, see our recipe roundup.
Traditional Caprese
Simple and delicious. You can’t beat a traditional caprese. If you want to add more layers of flavor, experiment with our infused balsamics and olive oils. Serves 2 to 4.
Ingredients
What you need:
- 1 heirloom tomato cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick
- 1 8 oz. ball fresh mozzarella cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick (Switch it up and try water buffalo mozzarella!)
- Fresh basil leaves larger is better
- Sigona’s Fresh Press extra virgin olive oil Mix it up! Try one of our many infused oils for more flavor, if desired.
- Sigona’s 12-year aged condimento tradizionale balsamic (optional) Mix it up! Try one our many infused balsamics for more flavor, if desired.
- Flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Working in a pattern, lay out the slices of tomato, basil and mozzarella in a way which suits your serving dish. Drizzle the ingredients with about 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil and a couple teaspoons balsamic, to taste, if using. Sprinkle the dish with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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