Best Mock Caprese Salad Recipes

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CAPRESE SALAD



Caprese Salad image

This light, fresh salad is made with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. It is the perfect quick and easy accompaniment to any summer meal.

Provided by Summer Rose

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Toss together the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

MOCK CAPRESE SALAD



Mock Caprese Salad image

Fresh mozzarella is expensive. I love caprese and came up with this. I use fat-free cottage cheese to make it really low calorie.

Provided by Denise Kasz Willmarth

Categories     Tomato Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine cottage cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir in balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.6 g, Sodium 1032.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

MOCK CAPRESE SALAD



Mock Caprese Salad image

Fresh mozzarella is expensive. I love caprese and came up with this. I use fat-free cottage cheese to make it really low calorie.

Provided by Denise Kasz Willmarth

Categories     Tomato Salad

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine cottage cheese, tomatoes, basil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir in balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.6 g, Sodium 1032.5 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CAPRESE SALAD



Caprese salad image

Make this classic Italian tricolore salad for a starter or side. It's incredibly simple but, when made with perfectly ripe tomatoes, is a real delight

Provided by Adam Bush

Categories     Side dish, Starter

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ripe plum tomatoes, sliced
2 balls of mozzarella (or vegetarian alternative), sliced
handful of basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Arrange the slices of tomato and mozzarella on a platter, alternating between slices of each, and sprinkle over the basil leaves. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drizzle over the olive oil and vinegar. Serve straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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