Yesterday, I attended my sister-in-law, Shawna’s 30th birthday party. Her brother, Brandon, brought a Caprese Salad to the party. It was gorgeous and it tasted even better than it looked. He used a combination of cherry tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and yellow pear tomatoes.
Brandon purchased all the vegetables at the Farmer’s Market, so not only was the dish fresh, it was also inexpensive. To find a Farmer’s Market near you, take a look at Local Harvest.

Brandon’s Caprese Salad
5 cups mixed tomatoes
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size chunks
1 bunch Basil, approximately 1 loose cup, sliced into thin ribbons
4 Tablespoons Extra …read more