Caprese Salad Salad
That's right, Caprese Salad Salad. This salad has everything you love about a traditional Caprese Salad, all tossed with crisp, green lettuce and a simple balsamic vinaigrette. The result is a healthy, tasty, shareable salad that will satisfy your cravings for caprese salad and leafy greens.
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp spicy brown mustard
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
- 4 cups green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 cup basil leaves, cut into ribbons
- 1 cup tomatoes, medium diced
- Balsamic Vinaigrette
Instructions
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- To make the vinaigrette, mix the ingredients in a jar and cover the jar with a lid.
- Shake the jar until dressing is fully combined and emulsified. If you don't have a jar, you can use a bowl and whisk instead.
Salad
- To make the salad, place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and drizzle with dressing.
- Gently toss the salad, making sure the dressing evenly coats all of the ingredients.