Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

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The basil dressing packs a punch in this caprese salad with cherry tomatoes. Dark balsamic vinegar is traditional, but to make the color pop, white balsamic vinegar can be used in its place.

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Liv Dansky
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Liv Dansky has worked with Dotdash Meredith since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer for the commerce team. Her work can be found across brands like Food & Wine, Southern Living, Real Simple, Eating Well, and Serious Eats.
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Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Photo: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 (8 ounce) container fresh mozzarella cheese pearls

Directions

  1. Place basil, oil, vinegar, salt, crushed red pepper and garlic in a mini food processor or blender; process until combined, about 1 minute.

  2. Combine tomatoes and mozzarella in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Garnish with additional basil leaves before serving, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211 Calories
19g Fat
4g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Vitamin A 1291IU 26%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Vitamin E 2mg 13%
Folate 16mcg 4%
Vitamin K 35mcg 29%
Sodium 219mg 10%
Calcium 156mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Potassium 207mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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