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Yellow Caprese

27 Monday Sep 2010

Posted by Young Wifey in Baking, Cooking

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appetizer, balsamic vinegar, basil, brunch salad, caprese, food, fresh mozzarella, mozzarella, olive oil, picnic salad, salad, summer salad, yellow tomato

Yesterday, I found a stand with delicious looking yellow tomatoes. I had to buy a basket of them. I had the perfect use for them, I needed to bring a dish to a get together and (at the people’s request) I often bring some form of caprese.

Yellow Caprese Salad

Yellow Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad – Slice fresh mozzarella log and slice yellow tomatoes. Alternate slices on plate. Chop fresh basil and sprinkle over caprese. Sprinkle with fresh cracked pepper and fresh ground sea salt. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and EVOO. Garnish with whole basil leaves.

The yellow tomatoes were terrific in this dish! Due to the low acidity of these tomatoes, it balanced the balsamic vinegar. The use of the yellow tomatoes also makes this a possible brunch dish.

Delicious! One of my favorite dishes, so many ways!

*For traveling purposes, I photographed before we left and add the balsamic vinegar once we got there.

Caprese Close-Up

Caprese Close-Up

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Greek Pasta Salad

03 Tuesday Aug 2010

Posted by Young Wifey in Cooking

≈ 6 Comments

Tags

banana peppers, feta, food, Greek, Greek pasta salad, olives, pasta, pasta salad, picnic food, picnic menu, picnic salad, recipe, salad, summer food, summer salad, tomatoes

I made a Greek pasta salad earlier this summer. It was a nice change from the typical Italian pasta salad you encounter at every picnic. This is a quick an easy recipe to throw together on a whim.

Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
1 pkg. tri-color farfalle pasta, 2 c. of Greek salad dressing (more of less to taste), 2 c. Feta cheese, 2 c. kalmata olives, 4 tomatoes diced, 2 cucumbers diced, 1 tsp. mince garlic, 1 c. banana peppers,

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Mix together all ingredients (except Feta) into pasta. Add Feta and gently toss. Keep salad chilled until ready to serve.

*I couldn’t get ahold of kalmata olives this time, so I used regular black olives.

What’s your favorite go to recipe for an impromptu minute picnic?

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