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Caprese Salad | afoodieaffair.com

Caprese Salad


  • Author: A Foodie Affair
  • Total Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

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  • Salad Ingredients:
  • shredded Romaine or any other salad greens (approx. 6 cups)
  • 1 lb. Baby Mozzarella Balls (cut in half if not the tiny ones)
  • 1 lb. grape tomatoes, washed and halved
  • 12 large basil leaves, chopped
  • cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Dressing:
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 4 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Measure all ingredients for dressing into small jar with tight fitting lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Assemble salad greens onto serving platter. Top with baby mozzarella balls in the middle and cherry tomatoes on each side.Roll basil leaves like a cigar, and slice into slices. Sprinkle basil on top of mozzarella and sprinkle with freshly cracked pepper.
  3. Drizzle with Garlic Balsamic dressing.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Salad