"It's Too Hot Out!" Caprese Salad

The temperature in Fairfax, Virginia on this hot July day is a cool 100 degrees.
The best thing to do is stay inside and eat something refreshing,
     like this healthy caprese salad.

Ingredients:

Grape tomatoes (yellow and red) - 16 oz. container of each, cut in half

Oil and herb marinated mozzarella balls (bought at store) - about 8 balls,
                                                                                             cut into quarters

2 - 3 spoons full of marinade from mozzarella balls


Fresh, chopped basil ( 8 - 10 leaves)

Sea Salt


Directions:

Add tomatoes (cut in half) to bowl and sprinkle with salt.

Add mozzarella (cut in quarters), and the marinade from the mozzarella balls.

Add chopped basil, and toss all ingredients together.  


That's it!




Chef's note -  

I like to cut the mozzarella and tomatoes into smaller pieces because it is easier for people to eat.
Also, if you can't find the marinated mozzarella balls, just drizzle the salad with a little bit of
olive oil,
olive oil and lemon juice,
   OR
olive oil and balsamic vinegar . . .
   and some freshly ground pepper.