SPINACH CAPRESE SALAD

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A greener version of the classic Caprese, this salad is just as delicious with the added nutrients of spinach! The drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar make a wonderful dressing for the spinach underneath.

Provided by mcbeal

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Caprese Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup baby spinach leaves
1 large tomato, sliced 3/4 inch thick
1 ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Spread the spinach out on a serving plate. Place the slices of tomato on the bed of spinach. Top each slice of tomato with a slice of fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle the basil over the salad and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 89.2 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.2 g, Sodium 182.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g