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Strawberry Caprese Salad
Strawberries replace tomatoes in this balsamic-dressed Strawberry Caprese salad. Serve with your favourite protein for a quick, healthy dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Balsamic Reduction
- 1 cup dark balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Salad
- 2 cups fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 cup bite sized bocconcini balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Balsamic Reduction
- In a sauce pan, bring balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and allow to boil gently until reduced by two thirds, whisking frequently.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Cup of Yum
Salad
- In a salad bowl, combine strawberries, cheese, and basil.
- whisk olive oil into the cooled balsamic reduction.
- Just before serving, drizzle salad with the balsamic mixture.
Notes
- Serve immediately at room temperature for best results.
- For best results, remove the stems from your strawberries then cut in halves or quarters. This will help perfect the consistency of your tasty strawberry Caprese salad!
- Enjoy this Caprese salad recipe year round and substitute the strawberries for any of your favourite seasonal fruits.
- Perfect for meal prep, you can toss together a Caprese salad then add in your favourite proteins, fruits and veggies throughout the week.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
614mg
(26%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
315IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
43.4mg
(48%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 315IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 43.4mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.