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

South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad Recipe

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

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

MAKES: 6 servings

Ingredients

CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:

1/3 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

3 tablespoons 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).

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts

1 serving equals 168 calories, 14 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 286 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2009, p41

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