The Caprese salad of fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes is universally loved.
Since it is tomato season and we waited a long time for this moment, let’s try a new take on a summer favorite. It’s found in “Cravings,” model Chrissy Teigen’s cookbook that she co-wrote with Gourmet magazine alumna Adeena Sussman.
Teigen adds a few new elements. She uses burrata – fresh mozzarella with a creamy center – and cuts the tomatoes in different shapes and sizes, some slices, some wedges. She omits the traditional basil and adds arugula and delicious, crunchy prosciutto chips which take this Caprese from ordinary good to extraordinary great.
The prosciutto chips (she calls them crisps) are easy to prepare and make a huge difference. You can substitute them in almost any recipe that calls for bacon. Once the prosciutto bakes and cools, it is crispy and crunchy, salty and addictive.
Caprese Salad with Crispy Prosciutto