The School Garden Network in California serves a network of over 160 schools with 52,000 students in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here is a recipe from the Cooking From the Garden recipe collection to use with your students in your school garden in Maine this summer!
This simple salad is a refreshing option and offers a chance to explore different textures.
Harvest: fresh tomatoes, basil
Ingredients:
- Fresh tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella cheese (small balls or diced)
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Directions – Caprese Salad or Bites Instructions:
1.Prepare: Slice tomatoes or use small whole tomatoes. If using mozzarella balls, they can be left whole or cut.
2.Assemble: Layer or alternate tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on plates or skewers to create Caprese bites.
3.Drizzle (optional): Lightly drizzle with balsamic glaze for a touch of sweetness and tang.
Want to know more?!
- School Garden Network in California: schoolgardens.org/
- Cooking From the Garden Recipes: www.schoolgardens.org/garden-recipes
