July 31, 2009 at 6:59 am
· Filed under Cheese-Yogurt-Dairy, Recipes, Tip Of The Day
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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.
Read more about goat cheese.
Take a look at our Cheese Glossary to find out more about your favorite cheeses.
If you’re a goat cheese fan, try this goat cheese ice cream recipe.
Check out the history of Caprese Salad.
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Goat Cheese Caprese Salad. The goat cheese substitutes for mozzarella in this recipe from Mario Batali (photo courtesy Good Housekeeping). |
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