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Spinach Caprese Salad with Pesto Dressing

Spinach Caprese Salad with Pesto Dressing

A refreshing Spinach Caprese Salad with Pesto Dressing combines vibrant spinach, tomatoes, and mozzarella for a delightful dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 salads
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • Small bowl
  • plates

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste

Salad

  • 2 8-ounce packages spinach
  • 2 large tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella diced
  • ¼ cup pepitas roasted, salted pumpkin seeds

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the pesto and the lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle the olive oil in very slowly, whisking constantly to emulsify. Add salt to taste.
  • Divide the spinach among 4 plates. Top with the tomatoes, mozzarella, and pepitas.
  • Drizzle each salad with 2 tablespoons of dressing. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is easily halved or multiplied!

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, fresh, Healthy, Pesto Dressing, salad, Spinach Caprese Salad
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