Mini caprese salad
Delight in the freshness of mini caprese salad bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil leaves, and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 small clove garlic, grated or minced
- 1 cup basil leaves, about 20 leaves, plus a few for garnish
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pint heirloom cherry tomatoes, multi colored if available, halved
- 1 cup bocconcini (bite-sized fresh mozzarella balls), drained, halved
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
- Mix together lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped basil in a food processor or blender. Gradually add extra-virgin olive oil while blending until you get a creamy dressing. In a bowl, toss together tomatoes, cheese, and the prepared dressing. Season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Top it off with some torn basil leaves for decoration.
Summary:
- Calories: 1072 kcal
- Fat: 98 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 27 g
- Potassium: 1137 mg
- Magnesium: 87 mg