Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Fresh and Healthy Italian Recipes!

There is nothing better than refreshing and healthy Italian food that's beneficial to your health—and figure ;)

Try these for lunch, dinner, or as a satisfying snack!


"Insalata Caprese"


Ingredients:
4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
fine sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:
On a large platter, alternate and overlap the tomato slices, mozzarella cheese slices, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper.


"Prosciutto and Melon"

Ingredients:
1 melon, cut into 6 wedges
18 paper-thin prosciutto slices

Directions:
Cut melon into wedges. Drape prosciutto slices over each melon wedge, and serve!

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