It’s the Time of the Year When Tomato With Mozzarella Is Actually Great
3 variations for tomato season
Back when dining out was more a part of our lives, you could find a restaurant with mozzarella and tomato salad, it seemed, on every block no matter the time of year. A Caprese salad is simple to prepare, and, let’s face it: People like cheese. But out-of-season tomatoes are always going to disappoint.
Now — or within weeks, depending on where you live — it’s time for truly standout Caprese salad and its variations. They’re even better when you make them yourself — perhaps with a few tomatoes from the farmers market, or the ones you picked from your Victory Garden. Basil — if you don’t already have some in your yard, in a pot on the patio, or even on the fire escape — is still worth growing in your own little spot. We’ve got months of warmth and sunshine left to enjoy such a simple pleasure.
Read on for three variations.
Tomato, Mozzarella, and Bread Salad
Serves: 4
Time: 45 minutes
Panzanella meets the Caprese salad for this recipe.
Ingredients
- 1½ pound Italian or French bread (about ½ loaf)
- 4 medium tomatoes
