Mediterranean Diet Caprese Salad is easy to make.
I like how colorful this salad is thanks to all of the wonderful ingredients.
Mediterranean Diet Caprese Salad
A colorful and delicious salad recipe that is full of healthy ingredients.
I love how easy it is to make this salad!
Did you try my Caprese Salad Quesadillas?
That recipe is for a creative alternative way to eat a Caprese salad (hint: in a wrap).
This recipe is for a more traditional salad that is eaten in a bowl.
Learn about how to choose the right olive.
See the Mediterranean Diet Guide to Olives here.
People ask is Caprese salad healthy for you?
I always say that a dish that is served is only as healthy as the ingredients in it and the way that has been prepared. Certainly, salads are no exceptions.
The ingredients in this salad recipe are all fresh ingredients.
This Caprese salad recipe features tomatoes that are quickly roasted.
I have also added an avocado for color, texture, and flavor.
You may be wondering what to serve with Caprese salad.
Because this salad features fresh ingredients with delicious flavors, a traditional salad dressing is not needed. Instead, the ingredients will have olive oil with seasonings to taste to compliment the ingredients.
This Caprese salad can be served alone as a meal in itself.
However, this salad would also make for a nice side with something else such as baked chicken.
Bread and some Pinot or a light summer wine on the side sound good to me.
Mediterranean diet Caprese Salad
Tips for making an easy Caprese salad
This salad calls for fresh ingredients that are simple to assemble into a great tasting salad.
Instead of a traditional salad dressing, we will wet the salad with olive oil.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Using a good olive oil is preferred in this salad. This is because the flavor of this salad partly depends on the taste of the olive oil and how it complements the other ingredients.
- This salad recipe does not include the traditional balsamic vinegar that is sometimes seen drizzled over a Caprese style salad before serving. By all means, if you prefer the balsamic vinegar as part of your Caprese salad, feel free sub in or drizzle over the salad your choice of a balsamic vinaigrette. Feel free to use balsamic vinegar as well as any other clear vinegar or lemon juice.
- Yes, you can make this into a vegan Caprese salad. Feel free to use vegan mozzarella or some prepared tofu instead of the cheese.
How to prepare the tomatoes in this keto Caprese salad
The tomatoes in this salad are roasted before adding them to the salad bowl.
For this reason, I suggest that you use tomatoes that are firm.
I like a Roma and a vine-ripe tomato for this recipe for variety.
Feel free to use Roma or the tomato of your choice instead.
I also have a popular recipe for Fire Roasted Tomatoes that you can try in this salad recipe.
How to store this Caprese salad with avocado.
This salad is best when served fresh because of the avocadoes that are added.
If you must store the salad for later, it should be kept covered in a refrigerator for up to two days for best results. Also do not add the avocado until you are ready to serve it.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Red Cabbage and Carrot Coleslaw.
- Mediterranean Style Chicken Piccata
- How to Make Ricotta Frosting.
- Spicy Air Fried Carrots.
- How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes.
- Vegan Beer Cheese Queso
- Delicious Spinach and Beet Salad.
- Mediterranean Diet Black Bean Brownies.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Mediterranean diet Caprese Salad
Mediterranean Diet Caprese Salad
I mentioned that this salad is a simple salad that incorporates fresh ingredients.
This salad should be served just after it has been made.
Also mentioned is that this salad uses olive oil as the wet ingredient.
By all means, if you prefer the balsamic vinegar as part of your Caprese salad, feel free sub in or drizzle over the salad your choice of a balsamic vinaigrette. However, you can use balsamic vinegar as well as any other clear vinegar or lemon juice.
Ingredients needed to make Mediterranean Diet Caprese salad.
- Roma Tomatoes- 5 average sized. If you choose to use another tomato, you will need about a pound. Use a firm tomato as we will roast them for this recipe. The tomatoes should be washed and quartered (Roma).
- Avocado- 1 firm yet, ripe. The avocado should be peeled and pitted.
- Bocconcini Cheese- 1 cup. This is basically mozzarella cheese that is in balls. Thus, you can use cubed mozzarella if you cannot find bocconcini cheese or a vegan mozzarella alternative.
- Basil- ½ cup fresh leaves. That is about a bunch, washed, and with the stems removed.
- Olive Oil– 2 tablespoons divided.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
How to make easy Caprese salad
- If you have not done so, prepare the tomatoes for roasting by slicing them into quarters (Roma). Also, preheat a skillet on medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. When the skillet is warm, place the tomatoes, with the flat side down, on the skillet for roasting. Add any seasonings as desired. Cook the tomatoes for about five minutes and then flip them over for another two. Then remove them from the heat and allow the tomatoes to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the avocado by removing the skin and the pit. Then slice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, combine together the tomatoes, avocado, cheese and basil. Then toss with the remaining olive oil and seasonings as desired.
- Serve immediately.
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Mediterranean Diet Caprese Salad, an easy vegan diet friendly recipe idea for appetizers, lunch, or any time.
Mediterranean Diet Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- Roma Tomatoes- 5 average sized.
- Avocado- 1 firm .
- Bocconcini Cheese- 1 cup.
- Basil- ½ cup fresh leaves.
- Olive Oil– 2 tablespoons divided.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
Instructions
- If you have not done so, prepare the tomatoes for roasting by slicing them into quarters (Roma). Also, preheat a skillet on medium heat with a tablespoon of oil. When the skillet is warm, place the tomatoes, with the flat side down, on the skillet for roasting. Add any seasonings as desired. Cook the tomatoes for about five minutes and then flip them over for another two. Then remove them from the heat and allow the tomatoes to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the avocado by removing the skin and the pit. Then slice the avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- To assemble the salad, in a large bowl, combine together the tomatoes, avocado, cheese and basil. Then toss with the remaining olive oil and seasonings as desired.
- Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
This salad should be served just after it has been made. Also mentioned is that this salad uses olive oil as the wet ingredient. By all means, if you prefer the balsamic vinegar as part of your Caprese salad, feel free sub in or drizzle over the salad your choice of a balsamic vinaigrette. However, you can use balsamic vinegar as well as any other clear vinegar or lemon juice.
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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