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Herb Caprese Salad from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)
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Herb Caprese Salad

When a Caprese meets a Fattoush and you get this Herb Caprese Salad that you’ll love!!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 pound Persian cucumbers halved and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 2-3 large heirloom tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup small red tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 2 pints small heirloom cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • Kosher salt freshly ground pepper
  • ½ bunch chives cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ¼ bunch dill cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves with tender stems
  • ¼ cup fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella torn into pieces
  • Grilled Bread for serving

Instructions

  • Toss green onion, cucumbers, garlic, all tomatoes, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss gently with hands to coat. Transfer salad to a platter, top with mozzarella and reserve the bowl.
  • Add herbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil to reserved bowl; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Sprinkle herb mixture over salad. Serve with grilled or toasted bread to sop up any liquid and pile the tomatoes on top of.

Notes

Give burrata a try over this salad instead of torn mozzarella.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2474IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg