This is one of my favorite summer recipes - Caprese Salad. Simple and elegant, and so easy to put together.
I had this for the first time in Lucca, Italy when I was in grad school, and I must say that real Italian tomatoes and cheese take this dish to a different level altogether. But until I get back there, I'll make caprese salad with local ingredients - it's still yummy.
Caprese Salad
1 package grape tomatoes
1 package buffalo mozzarella
fresh basil
olive oil
salt
pepper
Wash tomatoes and basil, drain cheese and place in bowl. Toss with olive oil and spices. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar if desired.
Enjoy!
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This is one of my favourite salads too - perfect with a big chunk of crusty bread (well, for the gluten lovers anyway)
ReplyDeleteYum! I love your photo...the bowl is great!!
ReplyDeleteWe were in Italy last year and there is something so true about Italian tomatoes...there is no comparison, but like you, until we get back there (hopefully sooner than later) I love using farmers market finds...usually the best local flavors.
oh man, now I want some cheese!!! YUM
ReplyDeleteThat salad looks tasty! Now I want a salad for lunch:)
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm in italy and you're right...this is really quick and easy and delicious for summer! we eat it sooo often!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that looks SO good! I'm not crazy about cooking during the summer, but this is definitely something I could do! Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog!
ReplyDelete-Angela
Ah YUM!!! Looks delish! Thanks for sharing ~ please come by and say hi sometime!
ReplyDeleteThis is me and the hubby's favorite summer salad as well! We just had one the other night but we usually slice big tomatos. I'll have to try it with the cherry ones. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteQuick, tasty, no cook! Perfect! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite! I eat constantly for lunch in the summer, and never get tired of it!
ReplyDeletethis Caprese Salad looks so fresh and wondeful! yum
ReplyDeleteKelly - This looks simply amazing and perfect for the summer! Thanks for sharing - Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDelete~Stephanie Lynn
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