Today's Brilliant Idea: Caprese Salad

 

Got tomatoes? How about a bazillion tomatoes? It's definitely "tomato time" in my garden; I've probably got a dozen ripe ones every few days. Especially difficult to deal with are the cherry tomatoes, as they are best eaten raw, and due to the sheer quantity of the little things! Behold the easy-peasy Caprese salad:

In a large bowl, combine a dozen or so cherry tomatoes, halved, 8 ounces Ciliegine (small mozzarella cheese balls), halved, and a handful of fresh basil, torn into pieces. To serve, scoop a spoonful or two onto a plate, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve to your girlfriends. Have seconds. Vow to make recipe again!