Caprese Salad
Fresh, simple ingredients come together in this simple to make salad that captures the best flavors of summer in your bowl.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 4 oz fresh Mozzarella cheese balls
- 1 tbsp basil leaves, chiffonade
- 2-3 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- freshly cracked pepper
- salt, to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Instructions
- Wash, cut tomatoes in half, and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add Mozzarella balls.
- Chiffonade basil and add to the mixing bowl.
- Add Balsamic vinegar to the bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Add freshly cracked pepper and salt to taste.
- Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.