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Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes
The perfect summer salad featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and a tangy balsamic dressing.
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Servings: 4 Small Servings
Ingredients
- 10 oz (1 dry pint) of cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
- 3/4 cup of mozzarella "pearls" or a ball of mozzarella diced into chunks.
- 1/4 cup (packed )thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, minced fine
- 1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard or prepared dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons of honey
- 2 tablespoons of finely minced red onion
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes in half (or quarters if large) and add to a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the mozzarella pearls to the tomatoes and give a toss. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or a mason jar, combine the minced garlic, mustard, honey, red onion, olive oil, and vinegar. Give a good whisk or a shake to combine all the ingredients.
- Dress the tomatoes and mozzarella with a couple of tablespoons of dressing and give it a taste. Add more dressing to your liking and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the sliced basil and gently give the salad a final toss.
- Serve immediately, or even better--let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. The salad becomes way more flavorful as it sits!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g