
Bring a splash of color to your table with this kid-friendly Tomato Caprese inspired by everyone’s favorite furry red friend on Sesame Street! Little chefs will love this bite-sized twist on a classic Italian staple.
Invite your little one to help with the prep, practicing skills like counting, sorting, and building while creating something delicious together. Sunnier days and greener plates come together in this no-cook recipe that’s perfect for lunch boxes, after-school snacks, or a bright side dish for family dinner. Green goes with everything — especially these juicy red tomatoes!
What You’ll Need:
- ½ cup Gotham Greens Basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon Gotham Greens Pesto Sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese balls, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
How to Make It:
- Time to get clean! Wash your hands with soap and water. Then, give your cherry tomatoes a bath! Hold them under cold water and count to 10 together — ready? 1… 2… 3…
- Let the grown-ups help! Ask a grown-up to carefully cut the tomatoes and mozzarella balls into smaller pieces. That way, they’re just the right size for yummy bites!
- Kids, this part is all you! Take the basil leaves and gently tear them into little pieces. It’s like leafy confetti for your salad!
- In a big bowl, add the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Now drizzle a little olive oil on top (ask for help if needed). Grab a spoon and gently mix, mix, mix!