It gets to the point in the Summer when we’re inundated with tomatoes
Which, in my opinion, is a good thing
But what to do with them? I can think of endless uses for fresh, Summer tomatoes, but this is our all time favorite
Caprese Salad
I’m pretty sure the translation means “salad in the style of Capri” but I’ll let my Italian friends confirm that for me
What I do know is, Caprese Salad is sweet, chilled, delicious tomatoes layered with creamy fresh mozzarella and sprinkled with thinly sliced basil
It sounds lovely because it is
And the best part is you can plate this side dish beautifully and look like a pro in under 10 minutes
Slice up about a pound of ripe tomatoes
I’m using the pre-sliced store bought fresh mozzarella so I’m slicing the tomatoes about the same width as the cheese
Arrange on a platter… tomato, mozzarella, tomato, mozzarella, tomato… you get it
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with kosher and a pinch of crushed red pepper
Drizzle with good quality reduced balsamic vinegar and a chiffonade of basil
Serve up aside your favorite meal
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Simply Sundays! ~ Caprese Salad
Ingredients
1 pound of ripe tomatoes
1 pound fresh mozzarella
extra virgin olive oil
sprinkle with kosher salt
a pinch of crushed red pepper
good quality reduced balsamic vinegar
Fresh basil
Directions
Slice up the tomatoes and mozzarella (unless you’re using pre-sliced) so that they are both the same width
Arrange on a platter, alternating the tomato and mozzarella
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with kosher salt and a pinch of crushed red pepper
Drizzle with good quality reduced balsamic vinegar and a chiffonade of basil
Tools used to make this recipe
American Melamine Collection Rectangular Platter, 18-Inch, White
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