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Marinated Caprese Salad
Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.
Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 6-8 6-8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese diced into bite-size pieces
- 4-5 4-5 roma tomatoes diced
- 8-10 8-10 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
- 2 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ⅓ ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- ½ ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- generous dash fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, garlic, salt, mustard, and pepper in small bowl or blender. Add the oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking or blending until oil is thoroughly emulsified and combined.
- In a wide, shallow dish, combine the tomatoes, cheese, and basil. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss to combine.
- Let the salad marinate covered in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
- Serve the salad with slices of baguette (sourdough or regular) for scooping. You can also dice up the bread and toss it into the salad to create a sort of caprese panzanella salad.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 Serving
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.