Lady Bug Caprese Salad
cherry tomatoes, black olives, basil leaves, and mozzarella
and the dots.... are spots of thick balsamic vinegar!
This is such a fun idea ... you really must give it a try. Loved by adults and children alike!
cherry tomatoes, black olives, basil leaves, and mozzarella
and the dots.... are spots of thick balsamic vinegar!
This is such a fun idea ... you really must give it a try. Loved by adults and children alike!
There is really no recipe... this is an assembly. Sort of what you see is what you need. Mozzarella sliced, basil leaf (you can split the stem to look like antennae), cherry tomato sliced halfway up and spread a bit to make the wings, lay an olive to make the head. The olive can be put on two ways... either you slice a tad off the cherry tomato's "neck" and then scoop out a bit... then lay the olive into the slight cavity, or... you can slice the olive in half (lengthwise) and just sort of suction-cup it to the tomato.... you might even poke a hole in the olive and 'shove' the basil stem through, then split it to make antennae. Done.
Original idea here
I couldn't resist sharing this photograph from a few years ago
two of our grandchildren enjoying nature and looking for bugs
… well they found a tiny one!
Don't you just love them … yes I do!
Dear reader, you will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues please take these into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
That is such a cute idea.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this before but it’s adorable as are your grands bug hunting!
ReplyDeleteThese are the cutest! I great way to get kids to eat something healthy too. Your grandkids are adorable. I love seeing children enjoying nature.
ReplyDeleteFun idea, cute grandkids too!
ReplyDeleteI don't know which is cuter. The salad (love those lady bugs-what a great idea) or your grandkids. That is a great photo also.
ReplyDeleteMe ha encantado. Besitos.
ReplyDeleteTruly adorable. I often make and love Caprese salad, but what fun to up the game a bit. Thanks for the sharing.
ReplyDeleteOhhh what a cut and fun idea! I think I will make these for my next bead meeting. The girls will love it. Thanks for sharing this. Your grandkids are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSO fun. I will have to try this one day when my granddaughters are over.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS IDEA!!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU JAN~
What a great way to get the kids involved in preparing healthy meals!
ReplyDeleteAnd your grandchildren - what cuties! Lovely photograph:)
very nice, I love the idea. We are actually one of the few cultures who don't have insects in our diet.
ReplyDeleteThis is almost too cute to eat! I don't eat dairy/cheese, but I'd sure make this for others.
ReplyDeleteBoth the lady bugs and your grandchildren are adorable. I think these would be great to take to a pot luck meal.
ReplyDeleteWow, lovely!
ReplyDeleteThat is too adorable. Your grandkids are cute.
ReplyDeleteFun - and delicious.
ReplyDeletePretty things.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThat's neat!
ReplyDeleteJan, this is adorable! Cute as a bug, as the saying goes!
ReplyDeleteOh that is such a cute idea. Love them.
ReplyDeleteCute picture. :)
That's so fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery creative recipe!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea and so cute to see your grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteGuess what hubby´ll find as brekkie next Saturday ;.)
ReplyDeleteThank you and yes, very cute pic, I wish we could stay that curious over the "little" things all our life! A very good reminder!
Lovely idea.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Maria
Divagar Sobre Tudo um Pouco
É realmente uma ideia bem divertida.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom Domingo.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
One of the cutest things ever! It would be perfect for a tea or special spring fling appetizer. A little time consuming but the wow factor would be worth it!
ReplyDeleteThat is the cutest idea!
ReplyDeleteoh i just love this idea!! and the grands are adorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteTasty ingredients and a fun way to enjoy them! An adorable photo of your grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteI love these lady bugs! So cute! Cute photo of the grandchildren! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to display them like that!
ReplyDeleteHello Jan,:=)
ReplyDeleteHa ha!! Many thanks for leaving the link for this Ladybird salad. I thought, Ladybird salad could not possibly be, but it can, and it looks delightful. It's also so easy to make, and such a clever way of presenting the tomatoes and olives.
Lovely picture of your grandchildren, they look totally absorbed in their find.
I am definitely sharing this post with my daughter and friends.
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