Mexican Caprese Salad Recipes

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MEXICAN CAPRESE SALAD



Mexican Caprese Salad image

Marrying two favorites: Mexican Caprese is a nod to an Italian specialty, yet with bold Mexican spice.

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 vine-ripened tomatoes (cut into wedges)
1 ripe avocado (halved and cut into strips or wedges)
1 large fresh mozzarella ball (halved and sliced into wedges)
2 teaspoons Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons Old El Paso Taco Sauce
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes, avocado, and mozzarella ball into wedges. Place the tomatoes into a bowl and sprinkle with Old El Paso Taco Seasoning. Toss to coat. Then arrange the tomatoes, avocados, and mozzarella on a platter or large plate.
  • Drizzle Old El Paso Taco Sauce over the top. Then sprinkle with fresh cilantro over the caprese salad. Salt and pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 95 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 113 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g

CAPRESE SALAD



Caprese Salad image

For something fresh and Italian, make Rachael Ray's Caprese Salad recipe from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network; it's filled with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices
1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices
20 to 30 leaves (about 1 bunch) fresh basil
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Coarse salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on a large, shallow platter. Drizzle the salad with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

SIMPLE CAPRESE SALAD



Simple Caprese Salad image

Traditional appetizer, but also makes a great main dish on a hot summer day. Feel free to add cooked eggplant and/or zucchini slices to this dish to make it heartier.

Provided by stronglive1

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
16 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
16 thick slices ripe slicing tomato
32 leaves fresh basil
olive oil
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cut roasted red peppers into 16 large pieces. Starting at the edge of a serving platter, place a slice of tomato, a basil leaf, a slice of mozzarella cheese, a piece of roasted pepper, and another basil leaf. Continue in that pattern, forming a spiral from the outside in, until all the ingredients have been arranged; salad should end in the center of the platter. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper and black olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 59.4 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 478.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

PEACH CAPRESE SALAD



Peach Caprese Salad image

During summer, I like to use the fresh ingredients I receive weekly from my local food share, and that's how I created this peach Caprese salad. I use large balls of mozzarella torn into pieces, but you could use smaller mozzarella pearls. -Mounir Echariti, Mendham, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese
2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 medium peach, cut into wedges
1 large heirloom tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Tear mozzarella into large pieces. On 2 large plates, arrange lettuce, peach wedges, tomato wedges, mozzarella and basil. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CAPRESE SALAD



Caprese Salad image

My husband and I love Caprese salad, but not the high prices we pay for it in restaurants. Here, we created our own version which tastes incredibly close, if not better, than any restaurant version we've tried. -Melissa Pearson, Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on a serving platter. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salad. If desired, sprinkle with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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