Caprese salad with spinach

1 serving

7 minutes

Spinach Caprese salad is an exquisite Italian dish embodying the harmony of freshness and tenderness. The classic combination of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic pesto sauce gains a new green note thanks to spinach. Its light yet rich flavor is perfect for a summer dinner or as an elegant appetizer. The origins of this salad trace back to Italian cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients meets the art of balancing flavors. Balsamic sauce adds a sweet-sour depth, making each bite unforgettable. This dish requires no complex preparations but delights with its exquisite appearance and refined taste. It will adorn any table and provide a Mediterranean pleasure in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 678.8
• Proteins: 16.3g
• Fats: 59.6g
• Carbohydrates: 20.2g

Ingredients

• Spinach: 1 bunch
• Parsley leaves: to taste
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Mozzarella cheese: 1 pc
• Pesto: 5 tbsp
• Balsamic sauce: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Place the spinach on a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 1 bunch

2. Slice the tomato into rounds about 8 mm thick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

3. Slice the mozzarella into identical circles.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 1 piece

4. Place a piece of tomato on the greens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

5. Spread pesto sauce on top of the tomato.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pesto: 5 tablespoon

6. Place mozzarella cheese on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 1 piece

7. Put a slice of tomato again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

8. Continue in the same spirit, repeating the steps. Garnish with parsley leaves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley leaves:  to taste

9. Dress the salad with balsamic sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Balsamic sauce: 2 tablespoons