Caprese Salad Recipe
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4.2
Caprese Salad Recipe
Description
This Caprese Salad recipe showcases small mozzarella bocconcini balls and juicy grape tomatoes, both arranged in distinct blocks and topped with finely cut fresh basil leaves. The salad is seasoned with freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavor subtly without overpowering the fresh ingredients.
The dressing combines grated garlic, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper shaken together to create a balanced vinaigrette that is tangy, slightly sharp, and rich with olive oil. This dressing is drizzled over the salad at serving time to preserve the fresh textures.
The dish is ideal as a starter or side salad, offering a mix of creamy cheese, sweet tomatoes, fragrant basil, and bright dressing. It should be served immediately after dressing to maintain the crisp, fresh textures and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls) drained and patted dry
- 1 lb grape tomatoes washed and halved
- 12 large basil chiffonade, leaves
- black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
for the dressing-
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 4 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 7 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls) and tomatoes on a serving platter, arranging them in blocks of color. Sprinkle the fresh basil all over. Season with freshly cracked black pepper.
- Measure all ingredients for dressing into a small jar with tight-fitting lid. Shake and drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 539kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1010IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 424mg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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