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Warm Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Peppers, Mozzarella
This Warm Salad with sauteed Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Peppers, and fresh Mozzarella with balsamic is served over cold, crunchy romaine lettuce. So simple and delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted peppers
- 4 artichoke hearts (canned, cut in quarters)
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 ounces diced fresh mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups chopped romaine hearts
- pinch salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon oil.
- Add the red onion and saute until soft, 2 to 3 minutes then add the artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, and capers, drizzle balsamic vinegar over everything and stir, cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add the mozzarella.
- Plate the romaine in a large salad bowl and pour the warm ingredients over the lettuce.
- Drizzle with an additional teaspoon oil and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Eat right away.
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Notes
- Variations:
- Olives: Add kalamata or gaeta olives.
- Cheese: Swap mozzarella for feta cheese or halloumi.
- Bell Peppers: You can roast red bell pepper at home if you don't want to buy roasted peppers or swap them for sun dried tomatoes.
- Protein: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1salad
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14.5g
(29%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
843.5mg
(35%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salad | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14.5g | 29% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 843.5mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.