Caprese Salad
The caprese salad is almost as easy.
Makes 4 salads
Ingredients:
1 package grape tomatoes (but you could use sliced roma tomatoes)
2- 3/4 oz packages of basil
2 heads butter lettuce (but you could use mixed greens)
8-12 oz fresh mozzarella (it depends on how much you want... I use 2-3 oz per serving)
5 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine 5 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar and one of the 3/4 oz packages of basil. Puree until smooth and set aside.
2. Remove chunks of the lettuce and lay onto a plate.
3. Quarter your grape tomatoes, or slice your roma tomatoes and lay them on the plate.
4. Slice your mozzarella about 1.4 of an inch thick.
5. Cut up the basil and sprinkle over the tomatoes, lettuce and mozzarella.
6.Drizzle a tbsp or two of the vinaigrette over the salad.
enjoy!