Best Caprese Salad Recipe: A Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon
This Caprese Salad takes a classic dish to new heights with the addition of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon to the bowl.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute turkey bacon with avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caprese Salad, Turkey Bacon, Fresh Salad