Bacon Caprese Salad

Name: Bacon Caprese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes
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

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

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.

Originally published as BLT LAYERED SALAD in Simple & Delicious June/July 2013

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BilliePock

Feb 25, 2018

This is so easy and delicious! I used cherry tomatoes I had on hand. I'll make this again.
kat034

Oct 11, 2016

Made this for a baby shower, it was SO easy and looked so fancy!! Received lots of compliments!
pajamaangel

Feb 11, 2015

Delicious recipe!
Orbs

Aug 6, 2014

This salad has so many delicious flavors and they all blend together so well. I substituted Morning Star Bacon for the bacon and didn't put in the spinach. Very easy and delicious.Thank you, Mary Ann for this easy and delicious recipe.
meaganteal

May 25, 2014

Yummy! A great, light salad. Very easy to make. Will be making this again.
thejureks

Sep 16, 2013

Made this for Memorial Day weekend family dinner at the lake. Before I knew it, it was gone!! Absolutely perfect dish!
thejureks

Sep 16, 2013

Made this for Memorial Day weekend family dinner at the lake. Before I turned around it was gone!! Didn't use vinaigrette, just drizzled with EVOO and balsamic vinegar. Absolutely perfect!