Cooking with Chef Alba

Return of the Cucina Povera! The Art of Cucina Povera, a simple, economic, and genuine cuisine emulating the tradition and rich culture of the countries of the Mediterranean. This cuisine uses what is disponible in the house, including leftovers from the day before, and what is available at the market. This cuisine has given rise to many excellent recipes that today have become part of everyday cuisine. Discover many of these recipes written here in my blog.

Scaprese Salad

1 large fresh mozzarella ball
2 large tomatoes, sliced
4 slices very thin slices mortadella
4 slices very thin slices prosciutto
drizzle extra virgin olive oil
pinch cracked pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
pinch kosher salt

Directions:
1. Slice the mozzarella and tomatoes first.
2. On a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, overlap with a slice of mozzarella, then with a slice of cold cut. Continue this process until you have used up all of the ingredients. Alternate cold cuts.
3. Drizzle some olive oil, pepper, oregano and salt.

This is an easy salad to prepare for your guest or family. Better yet, make it for yourself!