Caprese Salad with Toasted New York Italian Bread
Caprese salad is a classic Italian salad that is made with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil. This recipe for a Caprese Salad with Toasted New York Italian Bread is a delicious and flavorful twist on the classic salad. Find delicious New York Italian bread every Saturday morning at the Venice Farmers Market in front of City Hall.
Ingredients + Vendors:
1/2 loaf of New York Italian bread from Monte Reale, sliced into 1-inch thick slices
1 pint of grape tomatoes, sliced in half from Dusty’s Produce or C+F Produce
1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced from Stamper Cheese
1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, torn from Fresh Harvest
1 tablespoon of olive oil from Earths Complete
1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and toasted.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
To assemble the salad, place a toasted bread slice on a plate and top with the caprese salad.
Serve immediately.
Tips:
For a more flavorful salad, you can roast the tomatoes before slicing them.
To roast the tomatoes, preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly charred.
You can also add other ingredients to the salad, such as cucumber, red onion, or prosciutto.
For a vegetarian salad, omit the prosciutto.
Use a good quality New York Italian bread from Monte Reale for the best results.
Toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and toasted, but not too crispy.
When assembling the salad, be sure to layer the ingredients evenly.
Serve the salad immediately for the best flavor.
