This salad is so simple and perfect for summer. My lovely friend Alli, (one of the cooking club members), introduced it to us during our grilling-themed July club meeting. It’s simply a caprese salad, sans tomatoes, and replaced with mangoes instead. The sweetness of the mango paired with the bitterness of the balsamic is a refreshing flavor combination.
A traditional caprese salad is supposed to represent the colors of the Italian flag. Obviously, switching out the tomato changes things a bit. Not to worry, the new colors are the same as the Indian flag. Ironically enough, they are also the largest producer of mangoes worldwide.
Ingredients:
Mangoes
Fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil leaves, minced or whole
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper
Recipe:
Peel and slice mangoes into thin slivers. Slice mozzarella into thin slivers as well. Place on a plate in alternating order, mango then mozzarella, and so on.
Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle basil leaves, salt, and pepper on top.
Enjoy!
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