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Salade Caprese à la Française
A classic French-inspired Caprese salad featuring ripe tomatoes and creamy mozzarella, dressed with a simple vinaigrette. This elegant dish celebrates the natural flavors of fresh ingredients and is perfect as an appetizer or light summer meal.
15 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty4/10
Sour6/10
Umami3/10
Spicy1/10
🥄 Texture
Juicy, slightly yielding tomato rounds contrast with smooth, creamy slices of fresh mozzarella; the vinaigrette adds a silky, lightly oily coating. Fresh basil (if used) provides occasional herbaceous chew and a pleasant bite from the mustard and garlic in the dressing.
👃 Aroma
Bright tomato aroma with fresh-green, aromatic basil notes up front, backed by a faint garlicky warmth. The olive oil and red wine vinegar add a fruity and tangy top note while Dijon contributes a subtle pungent sharpness.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Crisp, dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Vermentino, a light dry rosé, or chilled sparkling water with a lemon slice for a non-alcoholic option.
🥗 Side Dishes
Crusty baguette or grilled crostini to soak up the dressing, thinly sliced prosciutto or a simple arugula salad with lemon, or a light pasta (aglio e olio) or grilled seasonal vegetables.
Ingredients(10 items)
- 14 large tomatoes (ripe, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds)
- 28 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds)
- 33 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 41 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 51 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 61 clove garlic (minced)
- 71/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 81/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 91 tablespoon fresh basil leaves (optional garnish)
- 101/2 teaspoon honey
Nutrition Information(per serving)
245
Calories
12g
Protein
8.5g
Carbs
18.5g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- 2
While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to create an emulsified dressing.
- 3
Arrange the tomato slices on a clean serving platter, slightly overlapping them in a circular pattern.
- 4
Place the mozzarella slices between and on top of the tomato slices, alternating for visual appeal.
- 5
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 6
Let the salad rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 7
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve immediately.
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