Caprese Salad

I CAN’T THINK OF ITALY WITHOUT THINKING OF A CAPRESE SALAD. IF YOU’VE BEEN THERE, YOU KNOW THAT THIS WILL BE AN OPTION ON LITERALLY EVERY MENU YOU COME ACROSS. AND FOR GOOD REASON! IT’S A PERFECT STARTER, SNACK, OR EVEN LIGHT DINNER.

IT PAIRS REALLY WELL WITH A PIZZA OR A NICE PESTO PASTA. TO MY DAIRY-FREE FRIENDS, I THINK IT TASTES AMAZING EVEN WITHOUT THE CHEESE. JUST ADD EXTRA BASIL!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 Roma tomatoes

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 1 handful of basil

• Fresh mozzarella (4 balls)

• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS:

• Slice up your tomatoes and place them in a nice bowl, or your favorite serving tray.

• Pour the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper over the tomatoes and let it rest for about 20 minutes in the fridge.

• Take the tomato mixture out and place the mozzarella and basil on top. I like to rip it up with my hands so it has a nice rustic look.

• Drizzle a bit more oil and vinegar on top and serve.

• Enjoy, and let me know what you think, below!