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Spinach Caprese Salad – a greener version

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The colours of Italy abound in this scrumptious Spinach Caprese Salad. Spinach was a great way to bulk this salad up for quick and easy entertaining.


SPINACH CAPRESE SALAD ON BLUE PLATE WITH BASIL ON THE SIDE

The origins of Caprese salad

An Italian classic and because of its name it is thought to have come from the Island of Capri but this salad is officially credited to Campania in southern Italy.

A traditional Caprese is made with just four ingredients –  sun ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, fragrant basil and olive oil, all abundant during the summer and also is the best time to enjoy this salad as that is when these vegetables are at their optimum.

Substitutions and inspiration

  • Spinach – we have used baby spinach, but you can use a bunch of shredded English spinach or silverbeet. Or even replace with any of your favourite mixed greens. 
  • Cherry tomatoes – can easily be replaced with any tomato varieties that you have on hand just cut them into bite sized pieces.
  • Baby bocconcini – if you can’t find these adorable mini balls of fresh mozzarella then use diced large fresh mozzarella instead or even a creamy Burrata would also be great.

Consider adding….

  • Capers or olives for a more tangy flavour
  • Creamy diced avocado to add some healthy fats and to boost the satiety of this salad
  • Toasted Pine nuts for added crunch and earthiness
  • Some crispy bacon or prosciutto for some salty smokiness
  • Grilled chicken or prawns for added protein 

You will need…

LABELLED INGREDIENTS FOR SPINACH CAPRESE,SALAD

How to make this salad 

1PREPARE YOUR INGREDIENTS 
Wash spinach and discard any damaged or wilted leaves, either pat or spin dry using a salad spinner.
Wash tomato medley, pat dry then slice in half.
Drain baby mozzarella, then slice in half or thirds depending on how big they are. 
Wash, shake dry, strip the basil leaves from the stems and roughly chop them.

  • WASHING-BABY-SPINACH
    WASH BABY SPINACH
  • BABY-SPINACH-IN-SALAD-SPINNER
    WASH & DRY SPINACH
  • 03-CUTTING-TOMATO-MEDLEY
    CUT YOUR TOMATOES
  • CLOSE-UP-OF-CUTTING-BOCCONCINI
    SLICE BOCCONCINI
  • STRIPPING BASIL LEAVES FROM STEMS ON A WOODEN BOARD
    STRIP BASIL FROM STEMS
  • ROUGHLY CHOPPING BASIL LEAVES ON A WOODEN BOARD WITH A KNIFE
    ROUGHLY CHOP BASIL

2ASSEMBLE THE SALAD
Add all vegetables and mozzarella in a large mixing bowl, add the minced garlic (if you are using), season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Drizzle with the oil and mix well to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
Arrange in a salad bowl or platter and drizzle with the balsamic glaze to finish.
Serve and enjoy! 

  • SPINACH CAPRESE INGREDIENTS IN WHITE BOWL
    ADD ALL INGREDIENTS TO BOWL
  • MIXING SPINACH CAPRESE,SALAD IN A WHITE WITH SPOON
    MIX WELL TO COMBINE
  • CAPRESE SALAD ON A BLUE PLATE WITH BASIL IN BACKGROUND
    ARRANGE SALAD IN BOWL OR PLATE
  • SPINACH CAPRESE SALAD ON A BLUE PLATE WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE AND BASIL ON THE SIDE
    DRIZZLE WITH BALSAMIC

Can I make it ahead?

This salad can easily be made 1-2 hours in advance and kept covered in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. But make sure that you  dress the salad a few minutes before serving otherwise the spinach leaves will become limp.

What to serve with Spinach Caprese Salad

Another great all round salad to add to your salad repertoire and it is ideal for entertaining. It pairs with anything and everything great with grilled meats and roasts, stews casseroles and pies. Or keep it Italian and serve it with pasta, risotto or pizza. Try it with..

  • Lasagna
  • Spiced Lamb Cutlets
  • Lemon Pepper Chicken 

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SPINACH CAPRESE SALAD ON BLUE PLATE WITH BASIL ON THE SIDE

Spinach Caprese Salad

The colours of Italy abound in this scrumptious Spinach Caprese Salad. Spinach great way to bulk this salad up for quick and easy entertaining.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: balsamic, basil, mozarella, spinach, tomatoes
Difficulty: Easy
Diet: Gluten free, Low Carb, Vegetarian,
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 269kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 400 grams cherry tomato medley (2 small punnets, 14.110z)
  • 180 grams baby bocconcini (a small container, 6.35oz)
  • ½ cup basil leaves chopped
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 3 tbsps balsamic glaze
  • Sea salt and cracked black pepper
Metric – Imperial
Instructions
  • Wash spinach and discard any damaged or wilted leaves, either pat or spin dry using a salad spinner.
  • Wash tomato medley, pat dry then slice in half.
  • Drain babybocconcini, then slice in half or thirds depending on how big they are.
  • Wash, shake dry and roughly chop the basil leaves.
  • Add all vegetables and baby bocconcini in a mixing bowl, add the minced garlic (if you are using), season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Drizzle with the oil and mix well to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
  • Arrange in a salad and drizzle with the balsamic glaze to finish.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2358IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 258mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Anastasia

Anastasia is a home cook introduced to cooking at a young age (8 years old) and hasn’t gotten out of the kitchen since! She had her own coffee shop and ran her own catering business for over a decade. Her love of salads developed as she was always the one responsible for making the salads for family get-togethers and friends functions.

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