Lamb’s Lettuce Caprese Salad
Put a twist on a classic Italian appetizer salad, the Caprese salad, by adding lamb's lettuce and pine nuts. Make it a heartier dish by adding your favorite protein, like chicken, steak, or shrimp. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 oz pine nuts
- 2.1 oz lamb’s lettuce
- 8-10 basil leaves larger ones torn in half
- 4.4 oz fresh mozzarella ball
- 3 TB olive oil
- 1 TB balsamic vinegar
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Spread the tomatoes out on a small baking tray and sprinkle on a little salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes to partially dry out and caramelize a little. Remove and set aside.
- In the meantime, toast the pine nuts in a hot, dry pan until golden. Set aside.
- Arrange the lamb’s lettuce and basil leaves in two plates or salad bowls.
- Tear the fresh mozzarella into smaller pieces and add to the plates along with the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salads and finish with a scattering of the toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 360mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g