Mini Caprese Salads
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4.7
Mini Caprese Salads
Description
The Mini Caprese Salads recipe features small mozzarella rounds paired with halved cherry tomatoes and black olives, seasoned with finely chopped scallion, garlic, and fresh basil. The dressing brings together cider vinegar and olive oil, seasoned with salt, to complement the ingredients. Mixing the dressing separately ensures the flavors are well combined before tossing it with the salad components. The salad's loose assembly highlights the individual textures and flavors of the cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
The addition of minced garlic and sliced scallion adds sharpness, balancing the sweetness of the tomatoes and richness of the mozzarella. The basil chiffonade and whole leaves garnish provide fresh herbal notes. This salad works well chilled and can be served in small glasses for individual portions, combining convenience with a visually appealing presentation.
Allowing the salad to marinate for several hours lets the dressing meld into the ingredients, softening the mozzarella slightly and deepening the flavor profile. It’s a flexible dish that can be prepared ahead and served as a light snack or appetizer alongside other dishes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mozzarella small mozzarella rounds, pearls
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 4 ounces black olives small, cut in half
- 1 scallion finely chopped
- 1 garlic large clove, minced
- 2 basil leaves large, cut chiffonade, plus some small whole leaves for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Assemble your ingredients.
- Mix the mozzarella pearls, tomatoes and olives in a large bowl, set aside.
- In another smaller bowl, add the scallions, garlic, chopped basil, salt and vinegar, mix together.
- Add the olive oil and whisk together till well combined.
- Add to the tomato mozzarella mixture and toss.
- This can be served immediately or marinated for up to 24 hours. Serve in mini tasting glasses garnished with whole basil leaves.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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