Tuesday, May 19, 2009

{soups-salads-and-salad-dressings} South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad



South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad
Taste of Home
June/July 2009 issue
Page:41


Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an outdoor party and so easy to make! —Kathleen Merkley, Layton, Utah

SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Low Carb
METHOD:
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:
CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons Domino® or C&H® Granulated Pure Cane Sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup olive oil
SALAD:
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 large heirloom or other tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or diced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:
In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
    Arrange greens on a serving platter; top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper.
    Just before serving, drizzle salad with 1/2 cup dressing; garnish with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate leftover dressing. Yield: 6 servings (1 cup dressing).

 

Nutrition Facts
One serving:
Calories: 168,Fat:14 g,Saturated Fat:3 g,Cholesterol:7 mg,Sodium:286 mg,Carbohydrate:8 g,Fiber:2 g,Protein:4 g

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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