STRAWBERRY CAPRESE SALAD

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This herbed fruit salad is a yummy take on caprese with strawberries instead of tomatoes.

Provided by Russ Neis

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Strawberry Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
½ cup fresh basil leaves, slivered
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

Combine strawberries, mozzarella cheese, and basil in a bowl.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a cup and pour over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 643.2 mg, Sugar 7.4 g