Easy Caprese Salad
A refreshing and crisp salad that incorporates the tastes of Italy and the flavors of summer in one dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomatoes cherry or your favorite heirloom variety
- 1 bunch basil
- 1 ball mozzarella
- olive oil extra virgin to drizzle
- Vinegar used white wine but can use balsamic to drizzle
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes and basil leaves
- tomatoes and cheese
- basil
- Sliced tomatoes and cheese on plate. Top with chopped basil
- with olive oil and vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add zest and juice of lemon
- Serve this immediately to family and friends for a lovely lunch or side dish
Notes
Perfect dish for fresh grown tomatoes and basil.
Balsamic adds a heavy and bolder flavor rather than white wine vinegar.