Sides and Salads — Caprese RSS

Ingredients: 16 oz grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 6-8 oz fresh mozzarella 1 avocado 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped 1 tbsp Bella Nonnas Basil Infused Olive Oil a pinch of salt and pepper 1 tbsp Bella Nonnas 18 Year Old Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Instructions: Slice grape tomatoes into halves and cut avocados into small pieces. Drain liquid from fresh mozzarella and pat dry. Cut fresh mozzarella into halves (optional). Slice fresh basil into thin strips. Bring grape tomatoes, avocados, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil into a large bowl. Add sweet basil extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bring everything into a serving plate or bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients: 1 pound of ripe, preferably heirloom tomatoes, sliced thin 1/3 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO or try our Bella Nonnas Basil Infused Olive Oil 1/4 cup Bella Nonnas Denissimo Private Reserve Balsamic 2 tablespoons whole or chiffonade cut basil 8 oz. homemade (see recipe below) or store bought mozzarella fresca, drained sea salt and cracked pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Arranged sliced tomatoes on a plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk balsamic and EVOO together. Place a slice of mozzarella on each slice of tomato and sprinkle with basil. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve. Cooking Time : 0 min Servings : 2-3