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Fresh Caprese Salad

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar if you have balsamic, that may also be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 clove minced summer garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 bunch
  • 1/4 cup onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeño chil pepper minced
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese cubes
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved

Method
 

  1. In medium bowl, combine cheese pearls and tomatoes. In separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and chopped basil. Stir to blend evenly. When dressing is evenly mixed, toss over cheese and tomatoes, stirring gently to coat.
  2. allow to sit for at least 20 minutes to 4 hours for flavors to mingle and bring the salad together.
  3. black cherry tomatoes

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