Are you looking for a different salad idea to whip up at home? This Easy Caprese Spinach Salad will become one of your go-to salads all year long. Loaded with fresh ingredients, this salad is tasty and perfect to make with all of the tomatoes coming out of the garden.
At the restaurant I work at we make a Caprese Salad which consists of fresh sliced tomatoes, mozzerlla, basil, and a balasmic reduction. By adding these ingredients over a bed of fresh spinach, I really enjoyed this for a light lunch.
The cheese and tomatoes pair nicely. After you add the fresh basil there is a flavor explosion! For the dressing I just used olive oil and balsamic vinegar to top it off! But you can always use any vinegarette that you like or even Italin Dressing would be great!
Why is it called a Caprese Salad?
This caprese salad supposedly originates in Capri, Italy. It consists of fresh tomatoes and mozzerella.
What you need to make this Easy Caprese Spinach Salad:
- Roma Tomato
- Fresh Mozzerlla log
- fresh basil
- Baby Spinach
- salt and pepper
How to make this Caprese Spinach Salad recipe:
This recipe is super simple. First, start by slicing your tomatoes and mozzerlla. Next put a bed of spinach down on the plate or bowl of choice.
Next, you alternate the tomato and mozzerlla slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then, lay some thinly sliced basil on top.
Serve with olive oil and balsamic vinegar or dressing of choice. This make a large enough portion for 2 people or 2 servings!
Is this Caprese Spinach Salad healthy for you?
To start, the delicious creamy mozzerlla is a great sorce of protein and calcium. And spinach and tomatoes are LOADED with great benefits! Just to name a few…
Health Benefits of Spinach:
- High in fiber
- High in antioxidants
- Iron levels are high
- Good for your eyes
- fights cancer
- blood pressure health
Health Benefits of Tomatoes:
- High in many Vitamins that support heart health, bone health, and skin health.
- High in fiber which helps aid in digestion
- Have been known to help fight against many cancers
What to serve with caprese salad?
I find that that this is a pretty balanced salad. But if you want to add some protein, try some grilled chicken that has been marinated in Italian dressing. A nice loaf of parmesan chive bread would complement it as well.
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Easy Caprese Spinach Salad
Ingredients
- 1 1/2- 2 cups fresh baby spinach or regular
- 1 Roma tomato or similar
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella ball or log
- 2 leaves basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil and balsamic vinegar or similar
Instructions
- Slice the Roma tomato,mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves.
- In a bowl or plate of choice add fresh spinach.
- Then alternate the tomatoes and mozzarella slices on top
- Place the sliced basil over the tomatoes and cheese.
- Sprinkle a little salt and pepper to taste over the tomato, cheese, and basil.
- Serve with balsamic vinegar and olive oil (or dressing of choice).
Looking for more healthy (ish) recipes? Check out my Roasted Vegetable Medley or my Cranberry Tuna Salad Lettuce Boats.
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