Caprese Salad

Submitted by Livelygirl

"Flavorful and traditional Caprese salad made even more beautiful and healthy on a bed of fresh green beans. I love having this for dinner on a warm summer evening."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 lb green beans, washed and ends removed
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced in 1/3-inch rounds
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly
• 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (about 1/4-1/2 tsp.)

directions

1. Parboil green beans in a pot of salted, boiling water for about 3 minutes, or until just slightly tender. Strain and place beans in bowl of cold water to keep beans from cooking further and to bring them to room temperature.
2. On a large serving platter, cover bottom with a layer of green beans. Then place the tomato slices in a single layer on top. Cover each tomato with a thin slice of mozzarella. Sprinkle the minced garlic and chopped basil on top.
3. In a small container, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt until combined. Drizzle over the salad and serve.

Reviews

[Chris from Kansas]

I made this for a backyard bbq last night and it turned out really good. The green beans were a nice addition and the display looked beautiful. It tasted just as good and was easy to put together. I used garlic salt in place of the regular salt and left out the minced garlic on top. Thanks for posting!

 

[Yaffa]

I made this without the green beans as I was also serving green beans as a side dish.....and it was terrific! I used small balls of mozzarella instead of slices ...everyone loved it . Thanks so much.

 

[Chicken Finger]

I never thought I would like this, but it is now one of my favorite salads (or snack!)

 

[gjm5s]

The green beans are a delicious and imaginative showcase for the tomatoes and mozzarella. I find tossing a few fruity kalamata olives in with the beans awakens the natural sweetness of the vegetables and vinegar.