Appetizer
Simple
Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil & Prosciutto
Layered caprese with prosciutto, olive oil, and balsamic glaze—serve with crusty bread.
"Now that’s Italian — simple, fresh, and absolutely irresistible!" - Alexia
10 Minutes
Total Time
4
Servings
Simple
Level
Ingredients
- Vine ripe tomatoes (sliced)
- Fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- Fresh basil leaves (plus extra for garnish, julienned)
- Thinly sliced Parma prosciutto
- Sea salt (to taste)
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Colavita extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
- Italian bread (for serving)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Base
Lay down slices of vine ripe tomato on your serving dish. Season each slice lightly with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
2
Add the Mozzarella and Basil
Place a slice of fresh mozzarella on top of each tomato slice. Season again with sea salt and cracked black pepper, then add a large fresh basil leaf on top.
3
Add the Prosciutto
Top each stack with thinly sliced Parma prosciutto — the good stuff!
4
Finish and Serve
Drizzle the dish with Colavita extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. Scatter julienned basil around for garnish. Serve with Italian bread and a glass of vino.