Leaner Tip: Substitute whole milk mozzarella with non-fat or fat free mozzarella to reduce recipe by ~40 calories per oz.

Enjoy!

Italian Insalata Caprese Salad

Italian Insalata Caprese Salad

Yield: 5

Ingredients

  • 8 oz of Low Fat or Non-Fat Skim Mozzarella Buffalo Cheese
  • 4 roma tomatoes (about 1.5 cups)
  • 8-10 leaves of basil
  • 3 oz of extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 oz of balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Slice 8 pieces of mozzeralla cheese (about 1/4″)
  2. Slice 8 pieces of tomatoes (about 1/4″)
  3. Plate the cheese, tomato, and basil as shown in the picture.
  4. Drizzle 3 oz of extra virgin olive oil and 3 oz of balsamic vinaigrette on the plate for taste. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper for taste.

© Tinger Hseih
Cuisine: European