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Smiling Caprese Salad

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"This no doubt is the easiest Caprese salad I have ever made, and it will make your guest smile! It screams delicious, plus you can make ahead of time which is something we all want more of. When making, you can also add all ingredients to a large resealable plastic bag. Mix and then pour into your serving bowls/glasses. Serve in a fun type of tall stem glass like a martini glass with some crostini on the side." — Cajun Girl

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6 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

6 leaves fresh basil, cut into slivers
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions

Stir tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a large salad bowl; gently fold in mozzarella cheese ; season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.

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Jul 25, 2012

This salad is freaking IN-sane. I had to hurry up and cover the leftovers as I almost ate the whole darn bowl on my own. Uh, YUM.

—Sarah Jo

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Aug 07, 2012

This is so good!

—Patty

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Aug 17, 2012

Nice summer salad. Light and would go well with so many entrees. I used the fresh wet mozzarella cheese and used my judgement for the amount and used more fresh basil again using my judgement because I love fresh basil. I like to use white balsamic vinegar because it does not discolor lighter colored ingredients and also added some wrinkled black olives which I thought went well. This would be great as an appetizer with sliced grilled bread. (recipe made for *RECIPE GROUP*)

—Linda (LMT)

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Aug 06, 2012

This one I added some Romano Cheese....talk about good! Brings out all the flavors.

—Cajun Girl

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Jul 28, 2012

Recipe Group selection 7/28/12. This so easy to put together and so tasty. I had some bocconcini (fresh mozzarella balls) to use up so I used them in place of the cubes of cheese. Everything else was exactly to the recipe. This made a delicious lunch with some crusty bread. Thanks Cajun Girl, this is a winner we will enjoy again!

—BigShotsMom

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Jul 21, 2012

Nice presentation! Served in the martini glass - very elegant and very good.

—Chef D

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Jul 21, 2012

Kids loved this - especially the chunk cheese. Great idea and so easy! Thanks Cajun Girl!!!

—MaryLouise

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Aug 03, 2012

Recipe Group Selection: 28, July 2012 Wonderful blend of flavors. I used fresh tomatoes from our garden and liquid-packed fresh mozzarella. Great summer recipe, it was enjoyed by all my family.

—Molly

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Nutrition

Calories
314 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
11.2 g
4%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
23.5 g
36%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
15.8 g
32%

Sodium
461 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Smiling Caprese Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 314
Calories from Fat: 211

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.5g 36 %
** Saturated Fat 7.8g 39 %
Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
Sodium 461mg 18 %
** Potassium 581mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.2g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 15.8g 32 %
Sugars 7.3g
** Vitamin A 43 %
** Vitamin C 47 %
** Calcium 59 %
** Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 35 %
** Vitamin B6 14 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.