Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes – an easy Caprese salad recipe with cherry tomatoes and cauliflower in a low carb salad that’s perfect for Summer.
Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes
A Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes is the perfect low carb summer salad or keto bbq sides – especially when served with nutritious cauliflower in place of pasta in a pasta-like salad.
The flavours of Caprese include tomatoes, mozzarella and basil – and if you haven’t experienced the flavour combination yet, then you’re about to experience a classic ingredient pairing that will transport you to the Sunny Mediterranean.
Oh and if you’re like me and wondering about the actually pronunciation of “Caprese” then here’s how – “Kuh-Pray-Zee” is the correct way to pronounce the confusing salad name. (And yes, I completely, embarrassingly butcher the pronunciation in the recipe video!)
Caprese Salad Ingredients
Here are some ideas for ingredients and dressings for your caprese salad:
- Tomatoes – you can go for cherry tomatoes, as I have done, or whole tomatoes instead and use a single colour or multi-coloured tomato varieties
- Mozarella – there’s the whole mozarella or the smaller bocconcini type mozarella balls, you could also include a soft goats cheese or another cheese as well for a multi cheese Caprese salad
- Greens – mix through or serve on a bed of spinach, lettuce or kale
- Basil – fresh basil is the classic way but you could also include a basil pesto instead
- Cauliflower or Pasta – cooked cauliflower or pasta will create a low or high carb dish, depending on your preference
- More Vegetable Ideas – peppers, onion, garlic – fresh, fried or roasted
- Seasoning – season with salt, pepper or any other seasoning, herb or spice to taste
- Dressing Ideas – either one of or a combination of: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Lemon Zest/Juice, Pesto
Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
- 1 Head of Cauliflower
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mozarella
- Basil Leaves
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Chop the cauliflower into bite sized florets, place into a saucepan, cover with water and place over heat to bring up to the boil.
- Bubble for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is just soft enough to bite in to.
- Drain and cool the cauliflower then move to a serving dish.
- Half the cherry tomatoes and scatter over the cauliflower.
- Chop the mozarella and basil into bite sized pieces and add to the salad.
- Drizzle over a couple of tablespoons of either extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste and serve.
This salad is easy to adapt to your tastes and a great, eye catching dish to serve to a crowd or take on a picnic this summer.
Caprese Salad With Cherry Tomatoes
Easy Low Carb Summer Salad Idea.
Ingredients
- 1 Head of Cauliflower
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Mozarella
- Basil Leaves
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower into bite sized florets, place into a saucepan, cover with water and place over heat to bring up to the boil.
- Bubble for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is just soft enough to bite in to.
- Drain and cool the cauliflower then move to a serving dish.
- Half the cherry tomatoes and scatter over the cauliflower.
- Chop the mozarella and basil into bite sized pieces and add to the salad.
- Drizzle over a couple of tablespoons of either extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 82
Caprese Salad Recipe Video
Here’s the video where you can watch the simple salad being prepared, step by step. Hit play below or click here to watch on YouTube.
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