Caprese Salad

One of my all time favorite foods is Caprese Salad. It's simple, fresh and to the point. Caprese Salad is simply sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a dash of sea salt. So Simple, but complete culinary magic. I'm pretty sure I ate Caprese Salad about 100 times this summer - that's how much I love it! And with all the basil growing in my garden, how could I not use it up. Here's the simple steps to a perfect Caprese Salad.


The Deets
1 Ripe Tomato - if you can grow them yourself even better
6 Slices Fresh Mozzarella - if you have a market near by that makes it fresh - buy it - so much better!
6 Leaves of Fresh Basil - again if you grow your own it's even tastier
1 TBS aged Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 TBS Olive Oil (I always use extra virgin)
Salt & Pepper to Taste


The How To
Layer Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil
Repeat
Drizzle with Balsamic and Olive Oil
Add Salt and Pepper to Taste

Plate, Pray & Enjoy

Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Summer, Summer Where did you Go? In honor of the end of Summer, here is one last Salad to Celebrate. This is a Simple Salad with Big Flavor.

The Deets
2 Cups Romaine Lettuce
1 Cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Roasted
3 Slices Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
1 TBS of Balsamic Vinegar
2 TBS Plain Lowfat Yogurt
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Lemon Pepper

The How To
Roughly Chop Romaine
Roast Tomatoes in a pan over medium heat until glossy and wilted
Cut Mozzarella into large pieces

For the Dressing
So Simple - Can you handle it?
Mix Balsamic into Yogurt
Add Salt and Lemon Pepper
Mix until Creamy

Add as little or as much dressing as you like

Plate, Pray & Enjoy