Colourful Caprese Salad
Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil Leaves
4
Serves
5 mins
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5+ A Day Charitable Trust
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Easy,
Salads,
Lunch,
Everyday,
Vegetarian,
Ingredients
4 handfuls of cherry tomatoes
halved
125g boccocini
cut each ball in half
a handful basil leaves
small leaves can stay whole, roughly chop the larger
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
A pinch of black pepper
A drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Method
To Make Salad
1
Mix halved tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl.
2
Drizzle with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and season with cracked pepper.
3
Scatter torn basil leaves over the tomatoes.
4
Scatter torn basil leaves over the tomatoes.
5
Serve as an entrée on crostini or as a salad at lunch or dinner alongside your favourite beef or lamb.
6
Note: For best flavour store tomatoes at room temperature and remove cheese from the fridge to serve at room temperature also.
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