Jersey Tomato Caprese Style Mozzarella
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on 8/1/2009,
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Abstract: Enjoy a marvelous twist to the caprese salad. Its fresh, in season and your guests will be pleasantly surprised by the presentation! Post your comments.
Jersey Tomato Caprese Style Mozzarella
Recipe by Chef Nunzio Patruno
Serves 6
Ingredients:
6 medium jersey tomatoes, ripe
6 slices of parma prosciutto
6 small buffalo mozzarella
1 bunch of arugula
salt & pepper
2 ounces of extra virgin olive oil
6 basil leaves
Instructions:
Slice each tomato into 3 sections. Cut the mozzarella into three slices. Then, season the tomato with sea salt, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil.
Stack the tomato, mozzarella and basil leaf re-creating the tomato. Wrap around the tomato with one slice of prosciutto. Next, in a mixing bowl, season the arugula with balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper.
To plate, place the stacked tomato in the middle of the plate and surround it with the seasoned arugula salad. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil and Serve.
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