Caprese Heirloom Salad
Ingredients:
Mixed baby greens
Fresh mozzarella pearls (little baby mozzarella balls)
Mini heirloom tomatoes
Balsamic vinegar
Basil-infused olive oil
Directions:
1. Place greens on plate, sprinkle mozzarella pearls liberally over greens and place three or four whole mini tomatoes on top
2. Toss a bit of balsamic vinegar on salad and drizzle lightly with basil oil
3. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
If you’re feeling like an adventurous gourmand, make your very own basil oil. If perchance you don’t feel up to this complicated undertaking, my favorite basil oil hails from stellacadente.com. This small, award-winning California company makes very special oils in tiny batches. Persian Lime, Basil, and Blood Orange olive oils add something fresh and mighty to a dish.
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