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Capresse Salad with Microgreens and Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing

Email Recipe  |   Print   Posted: July 21, 2008

Contributor: Ashley Hightower

Makes 4 serving(s)

+ Ingredients

2 ripe tomatoes, preferably heirloom or other good slicing tomatoes

4 oz. fresh mozzarella

½ cup packed basil leaves

2 cups microgreens such as baby arugula or tatsoi (can also use mixed greens)

 

Dressing

1 small clove garlic, minced

juice of half a lemon

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

salt

freshly cracked black pepper

+ Directions
Whisk all ingredients for dressing and set aside.


Slice tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into ¼ inch rounds, tear or chiffonade basil leaves.

Arrange salads on plates by alternating tomatoes and cheese then sprinkling with basil, place a small mound of greens on the side.

Drizzle salads with dressing and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 223
Protein: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Fiber: 1 g
Fat: 19 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 157 mg

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