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Berry Caprese Salad

Berry Caprese Salad: A Festive Taste of Summer Joy

This Berry Caprese Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings, combining sweet berries, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil Substitute with avocado oil for a different flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar Use apple cider vinegar for a milder taste.
  • 1 clove Garlic Crushed; omit for a milder salad.
  • 2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup Substitute with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme Fresh thyme can be used for a more robust flavor.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor balance; adjust according to taste.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for flavor balance; adjust according to taste.
Salad
  • 4 cups Lettuce Mix of spinach and butter lettuce; use any mixed salad greens.
  • 1 cup Fresh blueberries Raspberries are a delightful alternative.
  • 1 cup Fresh strawberries Quartered; blackberries can also be substituted.
  • 8 oz Fresh mozzarella Sliced or in balls; dairy-free cheese alternatives can replace mozzarella.
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts Toasted; replace with sliced almonds or omit if allergic.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Thinly sliced; try mint leaves for a different twist.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Jar with lid
  • large serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Toast the pine nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until golden. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. In a jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed garlic, maple syrup, thyme, salt, and pepper. Shake for 30 seconds until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, layer the mixed greens to create a fresh base.
  4. Add the fresh blueberries and quartered strawberries over the greens, then layer with sliced mozzarella.
  5. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts and basil over the salad, then drizzle with the vinaigrette.
  6. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Toast pine nuts slowly and assemble the salad just before serving for optimum freshness. Adjust vinaigrette sweetness to taste.

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