Description
Nothing says summer like the vibrant colors of a caprese salad! This Easy Spinach Caprese Salad makes mouthwatering bites from the juicy cherry tomatoes, tender baby spinach, creamy fresh mozzarella and a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 grams fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine mozzarella) or bocconcini
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2.5 tablespoons juice of a fresh lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl and whisk together.
- In a large bowl toss together the spinach, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella and pour the dressing over, toss well together.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Cuisine: American Italian, Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 169
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 334
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 14