Some things just go together, and the caprese salad is one of those classic flavor combos. The ingredients are all fresh: tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. When I make a salad for the dinner table I like to use tomatoes about the same size as the balls of fresh cheese. I also like to use heirloom tomatoes because of their fun color varieties.
If I want to make this salad as a passed hors d'oeuvre I use cherry tomatoes, and bite size balls of cheese on toothpicks. No matter how your compile your ingredients you should finish the Caprese salad off with a drizzle of olive oil. I let diner's add their own pour or dip in balsamic vinegar as the finishing touch and it's summer salad perfection.
Enjoy! XO Martha
Enjoy! XO Martha
