Summer Salad

I had sliced tomatoes and romaine lettuce for a picnic at a friend's house, but forgot to bring them.  So I wanted to use them in a salad but I didn't want to make just a regular caprese salad--and, I had a bunch of things in the fridge.  I decided to make this caprese salad (with my own basil) and a marinated vegetable salad in the middle. I used the romaine lettuce, chopped, as a bed on the bottom, which soaks up all of the dressing.  Use whatever you have in the fridge (or pantry) to make it your own!



Caprese Salad
2 sliced tomatoes
sliced mozzarella log
chiffonade basil
drizzled balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper


Marinated Vegetables
artichoke hearts
black olives
marinated mushrooms
banana peppers
drizzled italian dressing

Makes 4-6 servings