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HEIRLOOM CAPRESE SALAD

Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

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Caprese salad with cherry tomatoes is a fast, easy and delicious recipe! It can be eaten all year round, but it tastes best in the summertime when the tomatoes and basil are freshest and in season. The tomatoes taste extra sweet and delicious when paired with fresh basil. So let’s start!

For this recipe you will need the following:

  1. Medium-sized bowl,
  2. Slotted spoon or small colander,
  3. Measuring Cups (1/4 cup, 1/2 cup) or a Scale,
  4. Measuring Spoons (1/8 teaspoon, teaspoon, 1/2 tablespoon, tablespoon),
  5. Paring knife, and
  6. Spoon to mix the salad.
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 120 grams Grape and Cherry Heirloom Tomoatoes (1 cup)
  • 60 grams Mini Bocconcini (1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Basil Finely Chopped

Ingredients for Salad Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Fine Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

First you will need to wash the tomatoes.

Then using a cutting board, cut the tomatoes in half and place in a medium-sized bowl.

Next finely chop the basil and also add it to the bowl.

Finally measure out the mini bocconcini, drain them of any excess liquid, and add them to the bowl of tomatoes.

Caprese Dressing

Once you have prepped the main ingredients, measure out the extra virgin olive oil and drizzle over the salad.

Then measure out the balsamic vinegar and pour over the salad.

Now measure out the sea salt and sprinkle over salad.

Finally, add the finely ground pepper and mix with the spoon.

Serve and Enjoy! That’s it! Easy.

  • Author: MyMothersLadle
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cooking Required
  • Cuisine: Italian American