Diary of a Foodie

“Caprese” Salad
Diary of a Foodie: Season Two: The Inventors
Makes16 hors d’oeuvres
- Active time:15 min
- Start to finish:6 1/2 hr (includes making tomato powder)
March 2008
- 1/4 lb salted fresh mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon good-quality balsamic vinegar
- About 2 teaspoons tomato powder
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Equipment:
16 Chinese soupspoons
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Cut cheese into 1/4-inch cubes, then toss with basil, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with salt.
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Divide among soupspoons, then drizzle with vinegar and dust with tomato powder to taste (about 1/8 teaspoon each).
- Keywords
- diary of a foodie,
- italian,
- ian knauer,
- vegetarian,
- salad
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