Israeli Caprese Salad
Leah
Caprese salad originated in the Italian region of Campania, and is one of those simple, classic recipes that has existed, mostly unchanged, for a long time. This version includes a liberal shake of the Middle Eastern spice za’atar, which adds a delicious element of savory complexity.
ingredients
- 1 medium sized ball, fresh mozzarella
- 15 fresh basil leaves, washed
- 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 tsp za’atar
- sea salt / fresh pepper
directions
- 1
Slice the mozzarella into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
- 2
Slice the tomatoes the same way and remove the seeds.
- 3
Arrange mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes on a plate - you can do this any way you’d like, but the traditional way is to layer them in an alternating pattern.
- 4
Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with za’atar, salt, and pepper.
notes
Despite sounding exotic, za'atar can be found at most spice stores, Middle Eastern food stores, or ordered online.
Source: The Jew & The Carrot
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