This time of year when tomatoes are so plentiful, we have them almost everyday. We had friends over for the afternoon yesterday, and then had an early supper. They have twin daughters who are 8 years old, so I thought it would be fun to make a miniature Caprese salad in their honor. This salad is always a hit no matter age, but the smallness of the ingredients makes it especially visually interesting.
The market had baskets of these small tomatoes in a variety of colors and shapes. These would be perfect. I chose the cherry sized fresh mozzarella and cut them in half. I also cut some of the larger tomatoes in half, but left the really small ones whole. Add a few leaves of torn basil, and a few whole ones to spiffy up the platter, season liberally with salt to bring out the juices from the tomatoes, add a few glugs of extra virgin olive oil–and you are done. Kid and adult approved.
With seven varieties of cherry tomatoes ready to pick, we thank you for the marvelous idea. We’re always delighted how beautiful the “cherries” are, just sitting in a bowl. Happy week!
You are a wonderful host, what a great idea! Funny how a colorful photo of a basket of tomatoes can make one smile….
Hi Carole–lucky you to have all those ready to pick. Enjoy! Happy week to you too, Ted
Hi Mary. Tomatoes always make me smile:) Happpy you liked the photo. The colors, just glorious, Ted
love this photo! salad looks divine! i also love those fluted plates. do you sell them in the shop?
carrie
Hi Carrie. Sadly, no. They are a set I found years ago. English. Can’t remember the design name. We love them, chips and all. Ted