Southwest Caprese Salad Recipe
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Southwest Caprese Salad Recipe
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This Southwest Caprese Salad features fresh greens and sliced heirloom tomatoes topped with crumbled queso fresco and a cilantro-jalapeño vinaigrette. The dressing blends white wine vinegar, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and olive oil for a bright, slightly spicy addition that complements the mild salad components. It offers a fresh, tangy, and mildly spicy salad option that highlights contrasts in flavor and texture.
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Southwest Caprese Salad combines mixed salad greens and juicy tomatoes with crumbled queso fresco for a creamy and slightly salty component. The salad dressing is a cilantro-jalapeño vinaigrette blended from white wine vinegar, fresh cilantro leaves, jalapeño, garlic, sugar, and olive oil, delivering a balanced flavor with mild heat and brightness. The salad is arranged with the greens and tomatoes, seasoned with salt and pepper, then dressed just prior to serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp. This salad can stand alone or complement grilled dishes nicely.
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Ingredients
Salad
- 4 c salad greens torn, mixed
- 3 large tomato or other tomatoes, sliced, heirloom
- 1/2 c queso fresco crumbled
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp cilantro fresh, leaves
Dressing
- 1/3 c white wine vinegar
- 1/2 c cilantro fresh leaves
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded & chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 3/4 tsp garlic salt with parsley flakes
- 2/3 c olive oil
Instructions
- Make the vinaigrette by adding the vinegar, cilantro, sugar, jalapeno, garlic and garlic salt to a blender. While the ingredients are processing gradually add the olive oil. Blend until combined. Pour into a airtight container and store in the fridge until you're ready to serve the salad.
- Salad: Arrange greens on a serving platter; top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper. Right before serving drizzle 1/2c of vinaigrette over the salad (the dressing may need to be stirred before pouring). Finally, garnish with the cilantro leaves. Refrigerate the remaining dressing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
169mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
755IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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