My older daughter does not like tomatoes
but loves the other components to a Caprese salad. The basil and most importantly the fresh mozzarella.
There have been some other delicious ideas that we've tried, nectarines to be one of them.
That was a delicious replacement for the tomato but those are out of season now.
What Could I use.... this evenings choice , a red pear.
A red pear is a bit drier, heartier and not quite as sweet as the green varieties.
It was delicious!
Taking a piece of the tendar ripe pear, a sizable piece of the fresh basil and a large enough piece of the soft and yummy mozzarella on your fork and wow.
Such a combination. My mouth is still pleased.
Such a simple, beautiful looking and tasty salad (side dish)
Recipe 1 large heirloom or your favorite tomato ( the plate fed 3 of us)
Bunch of fresh basil (washed and dried well
fresh mozzarella ( I used pre-cut pieces here but could also cut your own or use
bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)
drizzle of balsamic vinegar
drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
dash of pepper
I used a smoked sea salt from Hawaii (I know exotic)
but a
flaked sea salt or sea salt would also be great)
Being creative with food is so much fun,
just need to be adventurous!