I love simple recipes with seasonal ingredients. Simple Caprese salad has been a favorite at our house for a very long time! Caprese salad originally comes from Italy where it is called Insalata Caprese. It became famous on the Isle of Capri, thus the name "Caprese." It has become a common choice on menus all over America and Europe. All Caprese salads have tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Usually, there is also basil included. A shocking revelation Now I have something surprising to say...wait for it: most restaurant versions of Caprese salad are not that good. When I order it I am usually disappointed. What I make at home is much better - and cheaper! I know, I know - so often online recipe posts offer to help you mimic a restaurant's recipe. This post does not. This post will help you make a simple Caprese salad that is BETTER than what you get at a restaurant. And you can do it quickly and easily! What is wrong with the restaurant version? Well, the … [Read more...]