Goat Cheese Caprese Salad Recipe | The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures - The Nibble Webzine Of Food AdventuresGoat Cheese Caprese Salad Recipe | The Nibble Webzine Of Food Adventures
Mozzarella, tomato and basil, the classic “Caprese salad” (named after the Italian island of Capri) is a popular first course.
For a change, substitute goat cheese. Its creaminess pairs beautifully with the sweet acidity of tomatoes.
For a beautiful dish:
Slice circles from a log of goat cheese.
Plate with sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle with fine olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Provide sea salt and a peppermill.
Variations include serving the sliced goat cheese with a “salad” of red and yellow tomato wedges (or sliced cherry tomatoes) in a red wine vinaigrette.
Or, you can stack the cheese, basil and sliced tomatoes in a “napoleon.”
When tomatoes aren’t in season, substitute roasted red peppers.
