Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
45 min.
4
69kcal

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Looking for a vibrant, flavorful, and incredibly easy side dish? This Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad is your answer! It's ready in just 45 minutes and packed with fresh, summery flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Being vegetarian and gluten-free, it caters to a wide range of dietary needs, making it a perfect addition to any gathering.

Imagine plump, juicy heirloom cherry tomatoes bursting with sweetness, perfectly complementing the creamy, milky miniature mozzarella balls. The bright, peppery notes of fresh basil leaves add an aromatic depth that elevates this simple salad to something truly special. A light vinaigrette made with extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar ties all the flavors together beautifully, seasoned with just the right amount of salt and freshly ground black pepper.

With only 69 calories per serving, you can indulge in this guilt-free pleasure as a refreshing starter, a delightful antipasti, or a satisfying snack. This Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad isn't just a recipe; it's an experience. It's an invitation to savor the simple pleasures of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. It's a celebration of summer, captured in a bowl. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this effortless, elegant, and utterly delicious salad!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • pint heirloom cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.3 cup basil leaves fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.3 cup mozzarella balls miniature halved
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoon citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  2. Add halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, and mozzarella balls. Toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Calories69kcal
Protein12.53%
Fat60.96%
Carbs26.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.428695704626%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:69.23kcal
3.46%
Fat:4.98g
7.66%
Saturated Fat:0.95g
5.92%
Carbohydrates:4.87g
1.62%
Net Carbohydrates:3.99g
1.45%
Sugar:2.95g
3.28%
Cholesterol:2.25mg
0.75%
Sodium:163.25mg
7.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.3g
4.61%
Vitamin C:27.26mg
33.04%
Vitamin A:658.27IU
13.17%
Vitamin K:11.85µg
11.28%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.97%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.86%
Potassium:265.49mg
7.59%
Iron:0.9mg
5.01%
Copper:0.1mg
4.83%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.81%
Folate:16.42µg
4.1%
Calcium:38.89mg
3.89%
Fiber:0.88g
3.53%
Phosphorus:34.46mg
3.45%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.22%
Magnesium:11.97mg
2.99%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.88%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.61%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.57%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes