Caprese salads :

A different approach to Insalata Caprese

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Insalata Caprese, which means Salad made in Capri, the region of Campania, in Italy, is a simple salad using plum tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and seasoning. I made a twist on this salad using halloumi and mint as well, both[...]

Caprese Salad - Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil

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Caprese is one of the simplest and most delicious salads but it requires the right ingredients. This ? basically summer dish - is an easy and delicious salad made with fresh summer-ripe tomatoes (juicy and flavorful but not overly soft)[...]

Zia Chiarina's Buffalo Mozzarella Salad (Insalata Caprese Salad)

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Italian families have a funny way of passing their heritage down to the next generation. They do it with food, as they have a family story to go with each and every recipe. This allows you to not only cook these family recipes but to imagine all[...]

Tabouleh Salad

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Tabouleh salad always leads to licked clean plates in our house; basically if we want leftovers for another meal I have to hide some. The dish is typically made with bulgur as the staple grain, but we prefer a lighter version made with couscous[...]

Simple Summer Salad

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I recognize that it’s not quite summer, but when we have a bout of fine weather there are certain foods that just scream al fresco dining.  My aunt Dolores has a beautiful backyard in Portola Valley, filled with flowers and blooming[...]

Avocado, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Pasta Salad with Pine Nuts

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I love Insalata Caprese; a simple and classic Italian salad of fresh ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. This salad is a take on that classic with the addition of pasta, avocado, a balsamic vinaigrette and toasted pine[...]

Avocado, Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Pasta Salad with Pine Nuts

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I love Insalata Caprese; a simple and classic Italian salad of fresh ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. This salad is a take on that classic with the addition of pasta, avocado, a balsamic vinaigrette and toasted pine[...]

POM Summer Series: Bruschetta & Caprese Salads with a Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction

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This week?s POM Summer Series recipe is all about SALADS!!!  I LOVE summertime because at all of the Farmer?s Markets that you can get amazing fresh and flavorful produce.  Tomatoes of all types are one of my favorite things to snack on all[...]

Caprese Salad

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Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe local tomatoes (4 to 6 large), cored and sliced 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound fresh mozzarella (water-packed is best), sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 dozen[...]

Insalata Caprese

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Tired of the heat yet?  This is simple and easy summer time salad or light meal by itself.  Of course, it is a little taste of Italy as well. Just one bite will prove it!  Do you see the creaminess of the buffalo mozzarella and the ripeness of[...]