Who is to say that he would not have enjoyed a cool, succulent poolside lunch of insalata Caprese, salad in the style of the island of Capri especially if he had had access to tomatoes, a New World fruit. The simplest sort of dish, but high quality fresh ingredients are essential. A great lunch on a hot summer day. If it is not a wonderful tomato, sprinkle on a few grains of white sugar and a few of kosher salt. Slice a few ounces of fresh mozzarella on top.
Fresh mozzarella is a soft, non-salty white cheese packed in water.
Garnish with a few chopped fresh basil leaves and freshly ground pepper. Splash generously with extra-virgin olive oil and serve with good bread to sop up the salsa that develops in the dish. Alternatively, the whole can be made as a sandwich. All Rights Reserved.