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
August 25th, 2009 at 6:02 pmGirllll, you’re makin me “hongray”
Karen says
August 25th, 2009 at 8:16 pmHi Rachel,
LOL! I’ve been craving this salad 24/7. Love it!
Marisol says
August 25th, 2009 at 6:10 pmomg 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
August 25th, 2009 at 8:17 pmHi 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
August 25th, 2009 at 7:59 pmYuuuum! 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
August 25th, 2009 at 8:17 pmHi 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
August 26th, 2009 at 5:06 amthat looks delish! yummmm
Megan says
August 26th, 2009 at 10:47 amSo 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
August 26th, 2009 at 11:37 amLove your bowl! 😀
-meream
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ines, felix and kitten (the office kitties) says
August 26th, 2009 at 1:00 pmYUM will try this tonight!
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giselle says
August 26th, 2009 at 6:01 pmI am most definitely saving this and bringing it to the grocery store with me! I absolutely love anything caprese-like.
tabby says
August 26th, 2009 at 6:26 pmThe 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
August 27th, 2009 at 4:44 amYum, 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
August 27th, 2009 at 8:13 amHi 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
August 27th, 2009 at 4:10 pmoh my gosh I am drooling, that looks so tasty and will be my dinner tonight. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Karen says
August 27th, 2009 at 8:35 pmHi Abby,
You’re welcome! I hope your salad turned out yummy. 🙂
Tavia says
August 29th, 2009 at 8:07 pmI eat some similar salad today:) very tasty indeed 🙂
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