picnic caprese salad in a jar
A few scenes from our picnic on Monday. What a perfect day to relax in the park watching boats and barges traveling on the river. We enjoyed turkey sandwiches, chips, iced Arnie Palmers and picnic caprese salads that we packed into little canning jars. Mmmmmmm!
serves 4
4 (half pint) canning jars
3 medium tomatoes, any variety, chopped
handful of fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup fresh Mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 roasted red pepper, (fresh or canned) chopped
handful of mini pepperonis (optional)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
generous splash of balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Pack into the jars. Place lids on jars tightly and pack on ice until your reach your picnic destination.
Enjoy!
~Melissa
What a great idea, Melissa! It sounds delicious and it looks like you had a lovely afternoon!! 🙂
thanks Lisa! it was so fun and relaxing 🙂 xo
sounds fantastic! gonna do it for the beach next week 🙂 thanks!
Hi Tonya! enjoy 🙂
Definitely making this!! Live the idea of the mason jars!!
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Hi Suzann! enjoy!
Hi Suzann! so pleased you like the idea! xo
What a seriously great idea!
Thanks so much Rebecca! 🙂 xo
Have you tried to keep them for an extended period of time? Or is this just a make and eat kind of thing?
Hi Tamarra! These are just a cute “make and eat” kind of thing. The great thing about using jars is they can be packed into ice to keep them cold, they seal nicely, they’re cute, and they’re reusable! 🙂 xo and thanks for stopping by.
I have sent this recipe to my Facebook friends for tailgating, or concerts on the lawn.
Enjoy! 🙂