Caprese Salad

Whenever it gets hot I start craving this salad ..... I bought all the ingredients last night and looked forward to having this for dinner all day long. Here is my version of a Caprese Salad - this is what evolved after having many different versions of this in restaurants over the years.

Arrange on a plate -

3 plum tomatoes, halved and sliced thickly
slivers of red onion
several medium size bocconcini cheese balls sliced
5-6 leaves of fresh basil sliced thinly

Add a sprinkling of salt and several grinds of fresh black pepper
Add to taste - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Braggs all-purpose seasoning

Let the dressing sink into the cheese for a few seconds - I can never wait too long before devouring.
I have this for dinner at least once a week all summer - especially after my basil plants are big enough to harvest.

A note about the Braggs - I use this stuff like crazy - I put it on and in everything - from soup to vegetables to salad. I could absolutely not live without it. It is like a thinner, richer tamari sauce. It improves the flavour of everything.

Comments

[Sallie]

YUM! Thanks for the hint on Braggs. Have you ever tried Maggi Seasoning? I put a little in my dressings with some fresh squeezed lemon juice and crushed garlic {of coarse} and I am in heaven. I am grateful for the walk in your kitchen. :-)

[nina]

I love Caprese as well, but I'm a purist, no onions, no Braggs, no vinegar. Just make sure everything is really fresh, and the olive oil is good. Oh, and thanks for stirring up some great memories.

[Antonio]

Try a caprese salad on a bed of mixed greens with thinly sliced red onions and avocado. Drizzle with a raspberry vinaigarette and enjoy a new take on a classic recipe.

[Antonio]

Try a caprese salad on a bed of mixed greens with thinly sliced red onions and avocado. Drizzle with a raspberry vinaigarette and enjoy a new take on a classic recipe.