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Heirloom Caprese Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette ~ this juicy, fruity, salad with creamy slices of fresh mozzarella, peppery basil leaves, and the velvety tang of Kalamata is what summer is ALL about.

Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 4-6 good sized heirloom tomatoes in assorted colors
  • a handful of multi-colored cherry tomatoes
  • a large handful of fresh plucked basil leaves
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 bocconcini sized balls of fresh mozzarella about 7 ounces, sliced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives.
Kalamata vinaigrette
  • 5 kalamata olives pitted
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil possibly more for thinning
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
garnish
  • fresh basil leaves
  • fresh thyme

Instructions

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  1. Chop the heirloom tomatoes into large bite sized chunks. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Put the onions, tomatoes, and basil into a large shallow salad bowl. Nestle the mozzarella slices in and among the tomatoes. Scatter the olives across the top. Add more fresh cracked pepper over all and garnish with more basil and thyme.
  3. Use a small food processor to blitz the vinaigrette ~ add more olive oil if it is too thick. Taste and add more vinegar if you like, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve the salad lightly drizzled with the dressing, and provide extra on the side.
  5. This salad is best eaten right away.

Notes

  • Can't find heirlooms? Of course use red ripe tomatoes for this salad, they are wonderful.
  • If you use burrata cheese, place it in the center of your salad bowl or platter, and scoop some out with each serving.
  • Skip the Kalamata vinaigrette and serve with a traditional drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or a thicker balsamic syrup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 8.3g (3%) Protein 8.6g (17%) Fat 23.5g (36%) Saturated Fat 6.6g (33%) Sodium 381.6mg (16%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 4.5g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 8.3g 3%
Protein 8.6g 17%
Fat 23.5g 36%
Saturated Fat 6.6g 33%
Sodium 381.6mg 16%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 4.5g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.