One of my favorite things about summer is the fresh vegetables! Especially homegrown tomatoes! I picked up these delicious tomatoes recently at the store. Of course, homegrown is always better but these were great in this caprese salad. Caprese salads are simple to make but full of wonderful flavor. This salad is best served right away. I try to prepare only the amount that I think we will eat at one meal.
Small Tomato (Grape, Cherry, etc.) Caprese Salad
Author:
Amye Melton
Ingredients
- 2 lb. (4 to 5 cups) small tomatoes (cherry, grape, or slightly larger)
- 8-oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes
- ¼ c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- fresh basil leaves, to taste (about 15 to 20, depending on size)
- Sea salt or kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice all of the tomatoes in half and place in a large bowl. Add cubed mozzarella, olive oil, and vinegar. Add basil, tearing larger leaves if needed. Add salt and pepper to taste and toss.
- Serve immediately.