Fresh mozzarella with anchovies and truffle oil

Sometimes simple is best. When your ingredients are fresh and flavorful, you don't need to overdress a dish. This simple appetizer is sure to impress your dinner guests with creamy fresh mozzarella, salty anchovies and decadent truffle oil.

Fresh mozzarella with anchovies and truffle oil recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 4 fresh mozzarella balls (like ciliegine)
• Truffle oil
• Preserved black truffles, chopped (optional)
• 8 fillets of anchovies
• 8 thick slices tomato
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• Arugula, chopped coarsely or left whole

Directions:

1. Slice mozzarella balls in half.
2. Scatter arugula on a plate. Place mozzarella on top of arugula. Top with truffles, if using. Drizzle with truffle oil, then place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf and a fillet of anchovy on top of the mozzarella. Drizzle with more truffle oil.

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