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Caprese Salad

A vibrant, fresh salad celebrating ripe tomatoes, creamy cheese, and fragrant basil with a simple vinaigrette. Endlessly customizable with swappable produce, proteins, and cheese options.

10
min
4
servings
1026
kcal
44.7g
protein

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

1

Slice or chunk the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.

2

Tear or slice the fresh mozzarella and add to the bowl with tomatoes.

3

Dice or slice your chosen vegetable add-in (cucumber, bell pepper, etc.) and add to the bowl.

4

Mince the garlic clove and whisk together with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to make a simple vinaigrette.

5

Arrange the fresh greens on individual serving plates or a large platter.

6

Top the greens with the tomato, mozzarella, and vegetable mixture.

7

Add the optional protein (chickpeas, beans, or grilled protein) if using.

8

Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad.

9

Scatter fresh basil and optional seeds or nuts on top, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories1026 kcal
Protein44.7 g
Carbohydrate141.5 g
Fat41.7 g
Fibre29.9 g
Sodium1022.3 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.