Description
Fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella get a twist in this Caprese Chopped Salad with crisp greens and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing:
- Juice of 2 lemons (approximately 1/4 cup)
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Salad:
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups lettuce, chopped (arugula, spinach, or romaine are personal favorites)
- 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed *optional
Instructions
- In a glass jar or small bowl, combine the juice of 2 lemons, 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 2 tsp lemon zest, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 cup olive oil. Whisk until all of the ingredients are fully incorporated and the dressing is smooth. Set aside until you're ready to serve.
- In a large salad bowl, combine 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil leaves, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 4 cups chopped lettuce, and 1 cup garbanzo beans. Toss with the desired amount of dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 388
- Sugar: 4.8 g
- Sodium: 1105.3 mg
- Fat: 29.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.1 g
- Fiber: 5.5 g
- Protein: 17.9 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg