This past week, I got to enjoy what I think is one of the best ways to experience the goodness of home garden - the Caprese Salad.
In case you do not know what a Caprese Salad is, it is the wonderful combination of sliced ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, sliced fresh mozzarella cheese and olive oil. Not only is it a taste delight, but it is so easy to prepare. Add a piece of fresh bread for good measure and you have a delicious, healthy quick summer meal. What more could you ask for?
The recipe is very simple:
- sliced ripe tomatoes are layered with
- sliced fresh mozzarella cheese and
- fresh basil leaves, whole or thinly sliced
- drizzle all this with extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to your taste
Many variations of this simple recipe can be found on the internet or in cookbooks.
Try one, you will love it!