Chop and mix the following in a big ol’ bowl:
- heirloom tomatoes
- fresh mozzarella
- French or sourdough bread
- red and yellow bell peppers
- cucumbers
- black olives
- basil
- chives
- shallots
Drizzle with balsamic and olive oil vinaigrette; serve immediately.
P.S. This tastes really yummy with red wine or sweet tea.
Rachel says
Girllll, you’re makin me “hongray”
Karen says
Hi Rachel,
LOL! I’ve been craving this salad 24/7. Love it!
Marisol says
omg that looks delicious! It’s like an insalata caprese a la Karen.
What did you ever do with the green tomatoes?
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Karen says
Hi Marisol,
I put ’em in the fridge… they’re still there! I have NO IDEA what to do with them. Hmm, maybe I should just fry them already.
Marce says
Yuuuum! Pity I just ate, no room for anything.at.all. I love tomato & cheese salads, soo soo good! 🙂 Makeup&Cooking blog, yo!
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Karen says
Hi Marce,
Ha! I wish I was a good enough cook to pull off a food blog. I’m all about assembling stuff in a big bowl, LOL!
Tiffany says
that looks delish! yummmm
Megan says
So my mom has this Italian friend who made tomato salad when I was younger. When I was a teenager she taught me to make it. It’s diced fresh tomatoes (dice them over the bowl if possible to retain as much juice etc.), diced green peppers, diced onion, a tablespoon or two of olive oil and salt – to your tastes. You let it sit for at least 15-20 minutes. The salt draws a lot of the liquids out, and it’s fabulous you sop up the juices with some good bread. I eat it all summer long.
All Women Stalker says
Love your bowl! 😀
-meream
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ines, felix and kitten (the office kitties) says
YUM will try this tonight!
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giselle says
I am most definitely saving this and bringing it to the grocery store with me! I absolutely love anything caprese-like.
tabby says
The only thing that would make that salad yummier is the warm pumpernickel croutons from Ruby Tuesday’s instead of the French/sourdough. Oh yeah, make mine red wine.
;0)
bisbee says
Yum, DH and I have been eating caprese salad all summer – in fact, I’m making it tonight! I’ve been whipping up a balsamic/olive oil/dijon mustard dressing that is to DIE for!
Karen says
Hi Bisbee,
Girlfriend, I never thought to add the dijon up into the balsamic/olive oil mix. That sounds so yum. Do you add any other spices/herbs?
Abby says
oh my gosh I am drooling, that looks so tasty and will be my dinner tonight. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Karen says
Hi Abby,
You’re welcome! I hope your salad turned out yummy. 🙂
Tavia says
I eat some similar salad today:) very tasty indeed 🙂
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