Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of which two main ingredients?
Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil, it's occasionally paired with arugula; it is usually arranged on a plate in restaurant practice. In Italy, it is usually served as an antipasto (starter), not a contorno (side dish) and may be eaten any time of day. Variations of Caprese salad may include Italian dressing or pesto in place of olive oil, or balsamic vinegar in addition to it. Olives may appear, along with rucola or romaine lettuce to augment the basil. Oregano or black pepper is sometimes added.
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William Laughlin
seane,
I am fine. Thank you for asking. During times like this, it's nice to be missed. Living in NYC is like living in a ghost town. I wish I could post pictures with my comment to show you. For pictures, you might consider checking my IG account. I am listed as williamrlaughlin. I have some pictures of 42nd St, completely devoid of traffic.
I hope you are healthy and staying safe.
Being freelance, I haven't worked in 2 months, but I remain optimistic. We will get through this. We are all in this together. Brighter days are ahead, the sooner the better.
Stay safe.
filmnut
It’s one of those dishes that leaves you wanting more, especially if you’ve grown the tomatoes.
Richard D. Boyle
seane, He responded to one of my posts just 5 days ago. Nothing since. I don’t think he makes any effort to comment routinely. Has to be a subject that he feels strongly about or has something of significance to add. I always learn something from his comments.
spower
This is just an opinion but caprese isn't caprese without basil. Basil is also a main ingredient.
tbear
Richard D. Boyle, 👍, heard from him a few days ago!
filmnut
Adø Thank you for that little tidbit.
seane
Has anybody heard from William Laughlin the NYer? Just wondering if he's ok since he hasn't commented for ever.
William Laughlin
Richard D. Boyle,
I am fine. I must say, you have me pegged. Some days I go through 20 questions without a single comment.
Thank you for the compliment. I like to think by commenting, I add something of interest and your confirmation is encouraging. Thanks for that.
Hope you and yours are healthy and safe. We will get through this. Stay positive.
janellejaworski
Oh yum 😋 I love mozzarella and tomatoes 🍅.
Emma Williams
My favourite salad! 😋 Fresh ripe vine grown tomatoes, good buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil topped with some olive oil and balsamic glaze- delicious!!
Val Wilkinson
Why use the word arugula as well as the Italian name rucola? I just looked up the word arugula as I had never heard it before - but you might as well be consistent or use the Italian words throughout for interest
Val Wilkinson
Yes we use the French word not Italian Jacqueline Tattam,
Val Wilkinson
I don’t mind the name zucchini as that is the Italian word - but use of the word “eggplant” seems really ignorant as though aubergine 🍆 is hard to say Jenny Smith,
Char
Jenny Smith, we both just learned something knew.
Richard G Schwartz
It is very good with basil.
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Darlene Davidson, 👍
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Todd Cates, 👍
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Adø Lunzi, 👍
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filmnut, 👍
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Christina Birnie, 👍