If you know me, you know that I love Italian food, in particular, Italian appetizers! A few months ago, one of my good friends, Jennifer made this BOMB caprese salad and paired it with slices of a fresh baguette. It was absolute perfection!
Tips:
- Baby mozzarella balls are great for this recipe. It cuts down on the chopping of the mozzarella.
- Trader Joe's balsamic glaze is a great option. It it is the right mix of sweety and tangy. It is also very affordable compared to other glazes.
- Garlic is optional but will definitely enhance the flavor of the caprese salad
- Kitchen shears are great for chopping up fresh herbs! Thank me later :)
Caprese Salad Recipe:
Ingredients
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- About 20 fresh baby mozzarella balls of half of a larger mozzarella ball cut into pieces.
- 3 to 4 sprigs of fresh basil
- 1/2 of a lemon (for squeezing)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 tablespoon of Italian herbs for sprinkling on top
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh French or Italian baguette
Directions:
Wash your cherry tomatoes and then chop them in half. Set aside into a bowl. Grab your garlic and grate it with a microplane into a small bowl. Add in your olive oil and herbs and set aside. If you're using a big mozzarella ball, cut it into small pieces. Add to your tomatoes. Add in the olive oil and garlic herb mixture. Mix everything well together. Cut basil into small pieces right over the caprese salad. Squeeze half the juice of a lemon into the salad. Add in desired amount of salt and pepper. Toss lightly. Cut baguette into medium slices. If your prefer, toast them about 10 minutes in the oven first. Place your slices onto a dish. Spoon your salad on top of each slice. Drizzle the balsamic glaze lightly over each slice. Add some Italian herbs to enhance presentation! Serve and enjoy!
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