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Southwest Caprese Salad Recipe
Southwest caprese salad substitutes queso fresco and a bright cilantro jalapeño vinaigrette to add some flair. It is fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 174 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 c mixed salad greens torn
- 3 large heirloom tomatoes or other tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 c queso fresco crumbled
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp cilantro leaves fresh
Dressing
- 1/3 c white wine vinegar
- 1/2 c fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 Jalapeno pepper seeded & chopped
- 1 tsp minced 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
169mg
(5%)
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
% 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.