Tomato Caprese Salad
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Serrated knife
- measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Serving platter
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 3 medium fresh tomatoes, cut into slices or into ¼ inch pieces (use a serrated knife if you are slicing them)
- 10 fresh basil leaves, rolled up and cut into narrow ribbons
Grocery Store Ingredients
- ½ lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently wash produce under cool running water, pat dry, and prepare as directed.
- For a chopped salad, put all of the ingredients in a bowl, add the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and stir gently.
- For slices, alternate tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle the olive oil over the top, and garnish with the basil ribbons.
Notes
Substitutions
- Olive Oil: Balsamic vinegar, or 1 Tbsp balsamic and 1 Tbsp olive oil.
- Tomatoes: Any type or size of fresh tomato, cut into uniform pieces and served as a chopped salad.