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Caprese Salad

If you love to snack on cheese, then you'll love this super easy Caprese Salad recipe! Caprese Salad is a mix of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil with a balsamic dressing. It's a low carb delight that can be used as a side dish, snack, or even an appetizer. You'll want to make this recipe today!
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Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Servings 2 servings
Calories 436 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into bite-sized pieces or use mozzarella pearls
  • 8 ounces grape tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil or 1/2 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut grape tomatoes in half lengthwise and place in large bowl
  • Cut mozzarella into bite-sized pieces (or use mozzarella pearls) and add to bowl
  • Add 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil or 1/2 tbsp dried basil
  • Add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 
  • Drizzle with olive oil and stir
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and stir again
  • Cover and place in fridge for 15 minutes prior to serving to allow ingredients to meld together
  • Makes 2 servings

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5saladCalories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 10.1gProtein: 26.3gFat: 31.8gFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
Nutrition Facts
Caprese Salad
Serving Size
 
0.5 salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
436
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31.8
g
49
%
Carbohydrates
 
10.1
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
26.3
g
53
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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