Caprese salad

Make this classic Italian tricolore salad for a starter or side. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight

Ingredients

• 8 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
• 2 balls of mozzarella (or vegetarian alternative), sliced
• handful of basil leaves
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps

1. Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, alternating between slices of each, and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar. Serve straightaway.