Caprese Salad with Lettuce
Juicy tomato and creamy mozzarella, kissed with fresh basil and oil.
Crisp lettuce and cool cucumber make it bright and satisfying.
Finish with balsamic glaze for a sweet-tangy, crowd-pleasing bite.
side dish ⏱ 15 min 6.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegetarian milk
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Preparation steps
- slice ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into rounds
- arrange alternating tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter
- tuck basil leaves between tomato and mozzarella slices
- drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the caprese base
- season
- drizzle balsamic glaze over the caprese salad
- wash and tear lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces
- slice cucumbers and halve cherry tomatoes, then add to lettuce
- drizzle balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently
- arrange lettuce salad alongside the caprese salad on the serving platter