Description
A refreshing and colorful Berry Caprese Salad perfect for the 4th of July. This salad combines sweet berries, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy balsamic maple dressing for a festive and delicious dish.
Ingredients
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- For the Balsamic Maple Dressing:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, good quality
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- pinch of salt & pepper
- For the Salad:
- 8 cups lettuce, mix of spinach and butter lettuce
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced and cut (or hand torn) into 1 inch pieces
- 4 tbsp pine nuts
- ¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed garlic, maple syrup, dried thyme, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, blueberries, strawberries, and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle pine nuts and fresh basil on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use your favorite lettuce or salad mix.
- Substitute mini mozzarella balls if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: berry caprese salad, 4th of july salad, summer salad, berry salad, mozzarella salad