Bacon Caprese Salad

  Salads

In summer, I am always looking for ways to use the fresh basil and tomatoes that grow in my herb garden. This recipe combines the two flavors in a wonderful salad that you can make any time of year!

Bacon Caprese Salad

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh basil
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Arrange cheese, tomatoes and spinach on a large serving platter; top with bacon, basil and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 225 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.

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