Caprese Salad
Once tomatoes get ripe, they're pretty much all I want to eat all summer long. This version of a classic recipe is a lovely one to eat all the time. I like to add extra vinegar... because I love vinegar!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped finely
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped finely
- 16 oz tomatoes
- 2 cups mozzarella pearls (2 packages)
Instructions
- Mix the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper in a small bowl.
- Mix the oregano, basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls in a larger bowl.
- Pour the oil and vinegar mixture over the tomatoes and mozzarella and stir well.
- Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Then serve!
Notes
A note on tomatoes: I like to use cherry tomatoes because I think they have the best flavor. You can use any type. If you're making this in the winter, I recommend using Campari tomatoes - they actually have a little flavor for grocery store tomatoes.