If you don’t grow your own, I suggest buying heirloom tomatoes from a local farmer ... Recipes Nothing says Italian summer like a classic caprese salad. Make this as an appetizer or serve ...

Real talk: Caprese salad (insalata caprese if you’re on ... but we like using a mix of heirloom tomatoes for this summer salad. Pick out a few larger ones like Brandywines, ideal for thick ...

Fresh tomatoes are a must for Caprese salad. If possible, grab tomatoes from a local farmers’ market and seek out as many heirloom varieties as possible, including those of different colors.

That’s especially true when it comes to Caprese salad ... flavor of using some or all heirloom varieties. You can exclusively use smaller cherry or grape tomatoes, or mix them in with larger ...

Caprese salad hails from the Italian island of Capri, hence its name. The colors of each signature ingredient — green basil, white mozzarella and red tomatoes — pay homage to the colors of the ...

Choosing the right tomato for your Caprese salad sets the salad up for success. Since this is tomato's time to shine, it's worth splurging on the best variety. If you can track them down, an heirloom ...