Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella

Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella

Posted by Melanie Winter

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    This delightful salad boasts a vibrant array of colors, offering a unique twist on the classic caprese. Enhance it into a complete meal by adding grilled fish, chicken or your preferred protein.

    Preparation time: 30 minutes

    Total time: 30 minutes

    Total servings: for 8 people

    Ingredients:

    - ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar 

    - ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 

    - ¼ teaspoon salt 

    - ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 

    - 2 large carrots, diced 

    - 1 large yellow capsicum, diced 

    - 2 cups chopped kale (or baby spinach) 

    - 1 ¼ cups chopped red cabbage 

    - 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes 

    - 1 cup mozzarella pearls (or chopped mozzarella) 

    - ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 

    - 2 spring onions, sliced

    Directions:

    1. Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl

    2. Add carrots, capsicum, kale (or baby spinach), cabbage, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and spring onions. Toss to coat.

    Adapted from: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/278133/eat-the-rainbow-chopped-salad-with-basil-mozzarella/