Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil Salad (Insalata Caprese)

(not my picture)

This is not what you might call "cooking," but if you haven't tried this, just take my word for it, it's one of the best things there is. A taste of Italy in the colours of the Italian flag.

INGREDIENTS

• Tomatoes (treat yourself to some really good ones)
• Mozzarella 
• Fresh basil
• E.V. olive oil
• Salt & pepper

METHOD

1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella, and arrange on a plate with the larger basil leaves 
2. Add lots of salt, lots of cracked black pepper, and loads of olive oil
3. Eat in trios - one of each - and mop up the liquid with crusty bread

It's quite common to drizzle with balsamic, but I find it much more refreshing without