Caprese Salad & Robert Mondavi Wine

 

 

I don't know what reminded me of this, but tonight I have to have a Caprese salad.

We're also having a Porterhouse Steak from Harter House and baked potatoes with fresh chives and sour cream.  And of course a bottle of wine! 

My wine tonight is Robert Mondavi.  

California Wine - Cabernet Sauvingnon has velvety layers of blackberry, plum and cassis highlight our Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has the sweet black cherry and dark berry fruit character that distinguishes California’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons, and its ripe fruit is supported by velvety tannins.

Around the dinner table or out on my patio, it's a wine I am going to share with my favorite people.


Caprese Salad

Ingredients:
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup fresh basil leaves
Coarse salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers (optional)
1/4 cup extra-virgin Olive Oil


Preparation:
In a circular design around the side of a serving plate, alternate fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter (or on individual plates if you are doing individual portions) with sliced tomatoes, overlapping for effect.
Tear fresh basil leaves and sprinkle liberally over the slices. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle capers over the top.
Just before serving, drizzle on some top-quality extra-virgin olive oil.

 Makes 4 servings.