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Mini Caprese Salads
Mini Caprese Salads combine bite-sized mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and black olives tossed with a fresh dressing of scallion, garlic, basil, cider vinegar, and olive oil. The individual components retain their texture, creating a refreshing mix of creamy, juicy, and briny flavors. These salads can be served immediately or marinated for up to 24 hours, making them suitable as appetizers or light sides.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
164 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% 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.