Caprese Salad

This is one of those recipes that is so simple that I debated not writing about it, however, it was just too pretty to sit in my camera roll.  And who doesn’t love a fresh Caprese Salad?

 

Rewind to the end of August, I finally completed one of the things on my ‘things-I’ve-always-wanted-to-do’ list.

I started my own herb garden!! Yes, quite a monumental day in my life.  I essentially had little herb babies to try to keep alive. Ah.  I can’t tell you how many times I failed at Trader Joe’s’ basil plant.  I swear it’s not meant to survive.

But! My herb babies are doing so well!  In the rectangular planter, I have basil, rosemary and mint.  In the round pot is another basil plant.  The basil plants are growing high– they are almost over a foot now.

Meaning, I needed to use it.  I’ve been making caprese everything.  Caprese bruschetta, caprese eggs, and squeezing basil in wherever I can.

 

I made this Caprese Salad the other night and it was a hit.  It is such a classic– so delicious, simple and loved by guests!

 

Also, here’s a great post on how to chiffonade basil.

Next up… grow my own tomatoes!