How To Turn Summer Salads Into Fall Favorites: Let’s Talk Caprese
Updated 2024 article on Newsbreak
My two favorite summer salads are Greek and Caprese. While Greek salads may have different versions it’s the simplicity and purity of the Caprese salad that makes it my ultimate favorite. It’s simply 3 ingredients: mozzarella, fresh basil, and tomatoes, but the combination is amazing especially if all the ingredients are fresh.
Insalata Caprese
Insalata Caprese is the official name in Italian and according to food historians, it was originally made with mozzarella di bufala, aka buffalo mozzarella. That’s how I was introduced to Caprese, and it was amazing. Bufala is hard to find in American grocery stores — probably because it’s highly perishable. If you can find it, bufala will elevate your Caprese salad to an ultra-decadent level. Who knew a 3-ingredient salad could be so rich and unctuous?
Caprese also holds a special place in my heart in that I can grow some of the…
