1/2 lb. Fresh Mozzerella Cheese
4 Fresh, Ripe Tomatoes
4 Cloves Fresh Garlic, crushed and chopped
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Fresh Basil, snipped or sliced
Balsamic Syrup, or balsamic vinegar
This is a spin on a traditional Caprese Salad. The tomatoes are crushed and served warm. Balsamic syrup (or vinegar) is added.
Notice something in the ingredient list? This dish is all about getting crazy fresh, full of flavor ingredients. It's bursting with the flavor of summer. It's also called a 'salad,' which makes me smile, as the main ingredient is cheese. There should be way more salads like this. It might rival jello salad for top salad of the last 200 years.
Start by slicing your favorite fresh mozzarella cheese into half-inch slices. For those who haven't tried it, fresh mozzarella is way different than traditional pizza cheese. The moisture content and creaminess are much more pronounced. It's almost like eating salty sweet cream, and I mean that in the most belly-rubbing way. Best to let the cheese reach near room temperature, if you have the time.
Peel and seed the tomatoes, then crush them in your hand. You can do without the peeling, if you really want to, by seeding then dicing the tomatoes. Crushing is pretty fun, though. Heat oil, and add tomatoes and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes. You're not making sauce so much as breaking the tomato down a little bit.Remove tomatoes from fire, stir in basil, and spoon over cheese.
Start by slicing your favorite fresh mozzarella cheese into half-inch slices. For those who haven't tried it, fresh mozzarella is way different than traditional pizza cheese. The moisture content and creaminess are much more pronounced. It's almost like eating salty sweet cream, and I mean that in the most belly-rubbing way. Best to let the cheese reach near room temperature, if you have the time.
Peel and seed the tomatoes, then crush them in your hand. You can do without the peeling, if you really want to, by seeding then dicing the tomatoes. Crushing is pretty fun, though. Heat oil, and add tomatoes and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes. You're not making sauce so much as breaking the tomato down a little bit.Remove tomatoes from fire, stir in basil, and spoon over cheese.
Squirt a bit of balsamic syrup, if you have it. If you don't, you can pick some up at a good grocer, or make it yourself. Balsamic syrup is a really reduced version of balsamic vinegar. It's amazingly sweet and earthy. You can put it on ice cream. Honest! If it's not your cuppa tea, pour a little bit of balsamic vinegar on top instead. Don't go overboard with either, make it more of an accent.
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