Mozzarella alla Caprese

This famous antipasto is served in nearly every restaurant in the region of Campania in Italy, as well as on the island of Capri, which claims it as its own, but also in nearly every Italian restaurant in America. It’s all very simple and, for that reason, is difficult to pull off successfully. The secret is in the shopping: you’ll need great tomatoes, great mozzarella, and fresh, fresh, fresh basil. Also, never refrigerate the tomatoes. Carmelo tomatoes are a particular cultivar that I lik