Bacon Caprese Salad

Name: Bacon Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/2 cup minced fresh basil; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

In summer, I am always looking for ways to use the fresh basil and tomatoes that grow in my herb garden. This recipe combines the two flavors in a wonderful salad that you can make any time of year! —Mary Ann Turk, Joplin, MO

Ingredients

1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

1. Arrange cheese, tomatoes and spinach on a large serving platter; top with bacon, basil and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 225 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

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