This salad is one of my favorites, with fresh mozzarella, sweet red tomatoes, aromatic basil, and mixed greens. It is inspired by classic Caprese salad and finished simply with good-quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
The author especially recommends using fresh, cold-pressed olive oil for the best flavor.
Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Place the mixed greens in a medium bowl and add the finely chopped basil.
- Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Step 3
Season lightly with salt and fresh cracked pepper, then toss the greens gently to coat.
- Step 4
Transfer the dressed greens to a flat serving plate.
- Step 5
Arrange the tomato and fresh mozzarella rounds over the greens, alternating tomato and cheese.
- Step 6
Sprinkle the tomatoes and mozzarella with a little more salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
- Step 7
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil as desired and serve immediately.
- Calories:375 kcal19%
- Protein:20 g40%
- Carbohydrates:9 g3%
- Sugar:5 g6%
- Salt:1.0 g17%
- Energy:1569 kJ19%
- Fat:28 g40%
