Caprese in Sicilian style
2 servings
10 minutes
Sicilian Caprese is an elegant variation of the classic Italian salad filled with Mediterranean flavors. This dish originates from sunny Italy, where fresh ingredients play a key role in cuisine. Juicy tomatoes and tender mozzarella create a perfect duet complemented by fragrant green basil and a tangy dressing made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. Its taste is a balance of freshness, creamy softness of cheese, and light acidity, making it an ideal light appetizer or accompaniment to main Italian dishes. Due to its simplicity in preparation and rich flavor, Caprese is a favorite for summer dinners and exquisite aperitifs; in Sicily, it is often served with special local olive oil that adds even more depth to the flavor.
1
Slice the tomatoes into round pieces about 5mm thick.
- Tomatoes: 500 g
2
Cut the mozzarella just like the tomatoes.
- Mozzarella cheese: 250 g
3
Make the sauce: mix olive oil, balsamic sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth (instead of balsamic and lemon juice, you can use 1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar)
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Balsamic sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Layer tomatoes, cheese, and basil leaves on a plate in turn. Generously drizzle with sauce on top and serve.
- Tomatoes: 500 g
- Mozzarella cheese: 250 g
- Green basil: 1 bunch
- Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Balsamic sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste