Caprese Salad with Pesto Dressing
This delicious Caprese Lettuce Salad is easy to make and bursting with fresh summer flavors!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
For Dressing:
- 1 large clove garlic
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- pepper
For Salad:
- 8 cups spring mix, or other mixed greens (about 6 ounces / 170 grams)
- 10 ounces (283 grams) grape tomatoes, halved (or cherry tomatoes)
- 8 ounces (227 grams) fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-sized pieces
Equipment
- Food Processor (or High Speed Blender)
Instructions
Make Dressing:
- Mince garlic in food processor, then add basil, olive oil, parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and a few grinds pepper.
- Process ingredients just until dressing is well-blended and mostly smooth (you'll still see basil flecks).
- Season generously to taste with additional salt. (I used about 1 teaspoon total.)
Assemble Salad:
- Add spring mix to a large bowl, along with ½ of the tomatoes and ½ of the mozzarella.
- Top with ¼ cup pesto dressing, then gently toss until salad is evenly coated in dressing. (Add extra dressing, if needed.)
- Transfer salad to a serving bowl (if desired), then sprinkle remaining tomatoes and mozzarella over top.
- Drizzle salad with 1 tablespoon pesto dressing, then serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
You will have extra pesto dressing. Save it for another salad, drizzle it over roasted veggies, or use it to make these delicious Tomato Tartines!
If you can find them, make this salad with Ciliegine (mini mozzarella balls).
Check out the info before this recipe card for helpful tips, recipe variations, serving suggestions, and more!
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal
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