Thursday, July 18, 2013

Berry Caprese Salad


I love the traditional Caprese Salad and it's so easy and simple.  I made a summer version of it using berries the other day for a gathering and a friend wanted the recipe so here it is!

Ingredients
1 cup of organic cherries, pitted and sliced in half (red or white)
1/4 cup of good aged balsamic vinegar, I used aged modena version 
1/8 cup plus generous drizzle of really good olive oil that has a grassy taste finish
4-5 medium size organic tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1/2 tsp of kosher salt
1 pint of organic strawberries, stems removed and quartered
Handful of Italian parsley, teared or chiffonade
8oz package of burrata, quartered
Pepper to taste

-Combine cherries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and put in a container with lid and set aside. Let it marinade for at least 30 minutes.



Assemble the rest of ingredients when ready to serve.
-Layer the tomato slices in a large platter, sprinkle 1/4 tsp of the salt
-Next layer the strawberries evenly on top of tomatoes
-Sprinkle the Italian parsley evenly
-Then layer the burrata, (if you are taking this dish to a party, omit this step and the cherry mixture until you arrive at the party)
-Give the cherry mixture a good toss then drizzle over the salad platter
-Sprinkle rest of salt and pepper to taste
-Drizzle additional olive oil and then serve

I wanted to keep the traditional colors of a caprese salad but change up the flavors.  However, you really can mix this up with different berries and herbs.  I used Italian parsley because I wanted a grassier taste to counter a bit more sweetness that comes with berries but it can easily be made with the traditional basil, as well as regular mozzarella.

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