Even though school is back in session, summer is still going strong here, and heirloom tomatoes are bursting out everywhere!
A Sunday morning trip to the farmers market or supermarket is not complete until I have a satchel full of heavy tomatoes in every color, gnarled and ridged, striped and flecked with imperfections — a particular brand of unique beauty only heirlooms have.
Heirlooms also have unbeatable flavor, which is why we use them in a classic Caprese Salad.
You know caprese, right? Fresh mozzarella (not the rubbery stuff), a slice of juicy heirloom tomato, a fresh basil leaf, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Hint: The salt I use is my secret ingredient.
That’s really the entire recipe right there. But of course I’ll write it out for you, in case this is your first time making it.
We can make a whole lunch or dinner out of this, with some good French or Italian bread, a glass of wine, and maybe a couple of bites of something else. Salami? A green salad? Dessert? You decide.
Make this, before the heirlooms are gone and Fall descends.
Classic Caprese Salad gets a flavor boost from late-summer heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil and a splash of good olive oil. The secret ingredient is truffle salt!
Ingredients
- Heirloom tomatoes (use a variety of colors if you can)
- Fresh mozzarella
- Fresh basil
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Truffle salt (or kosher or sea salt)
Directions
- On a serving tray or platter, assemble stacks, with a tomato slice on the bottom, topped with a mozzarella slice and a basil leaf.
- When you have the platter filled, drizzle over all with olive oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of truffle salt. If your family doesn't like truffle salt (first of all, what's wrong with them? Second of all, send me your bottle!), substitute kosher salt or sea salt or another favorite flavored salt. How about Pink Hawaiian salt, for example?
- Allow 1-2 stacks per person for an appetizer or side salad dish, or perhaps 4-5 if you are using this as a main course. Make plenty!
Notes
Recipe source; Dorothy Reinhold | Shockingly Delicious. This is a classic recipe and each person makes it her own way, but most recipes for this are similar.
Today our Sunday Supper group offers you food on Tantalizing Trays, hosted by Constance from The Foodie Army Wife [3]. Try my Caprese Salad or something else from the list below that floats your boat!
Now let’s hit the kitchen. Sunday Supper will be here before you know it!
Savory Bites:
- Antipasto Skewers [4] by Simply Gourmet
- Bite-Sized Meatballs [5] by MealDiva
- BLT Bites [6] by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- BLT Canapes [7] by Peaceful Cooking
- BLT Crostini with Basil Mayonnaise [8] by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Blueberry Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini [9] by Casa de Crews
- Brie and Tomato Bruschetta [10] by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Cajun Deviled Eggs [11] by Peanut Better and Peppers
- Charcuterie Board [12] by Family Foodie
- Cheese-Filled Apple Rounds [13] by eatingininstead
- Coquilles St. Jacques [14] by Nosh My Way
- Crudite Platter with Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Dip [15] by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Crunchy Tuna Salad Boats [16] by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Cucumber Sandwiches [17] by Momma’s Meals
- Feta Zucchini Bites [18] by Curious Cuisiniere
- Gluten Free Thai Soup Shooters [19] by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs [20] by Eat, Drink and be Tracy
- Heirloom Caprese Salad [2] by Shockingly Delicious
- Jalapeño Mac ‘n Cheese Bites [21] by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- The Modern Relish Tray [22] by An Appealing Plan
- Mostarda di Frutta [23] by Rhubarb and Honey
- Pimento Cheese Stuffed Peppers [24] by Magnolia Days
- Ploughman’s Platter for a Party [25] by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Puff Pastry Cheese Sticks [26] by Basic N Delicious
- Rye Party Puffs [27] by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Southwestern Turkey Sliders [28] by The Texan New Yorker
- Spinach and Mushroom Pizza Bites [29] by The Dinner-Mom
- Tomato Basil Soup Shooters [30] by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Zucchini and Summer Squash Crostini [31] by Hip Foodie Mom
Sweet Treats:
- Alice in Wonderland Sugar Cookies [32] by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Baked Lemon Glazed Mini Donuts [33] by Killer Bunnies Inc.
- Chocolate Oreo Pocky Cupcakes, Cake, and Morello Cherry Buttercream [34] by NinjaBaking
- French Silk Shooters [35] by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- German Chocolate Brownie Bites [36] by Wallflour Girl
- Mini Banana Nutella Cheesecake Parfaits (#glutenfree option) [37] by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Raspberry Fools [38] by The Foodie Army Wife
- Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Shooters [39] by The Redhead Baker
- Vegan Caramel Truffles [40] by What Smells So Good?
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter & Banana Bites [41] by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Witchy Chocolate Mousse with Culinary Fairy Dust [42] by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
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