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Caprese Salad Recipe

My husband and I love this salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close—if not better—than any restaurant version we've tried.

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Caprese Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 258 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 164 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Caprese Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p227

Fresh Mozzarella Facts

Compared to the more firm texture of most commercially produced mozzarella, fresh mozzarella is soft and moist. The flavor is mild, delicate and somewhat milky. Fresh mozzarella is usually shaped into balls and stored in brine. After buying fresh mozzarella, it should be refrigerated in the brine and eaten within a few days.