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    Caprese-Inspired Salad

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    Modified: Feb 9, 2024 · Published: Nov 22, 2014 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment
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    I firmly believe that salads  serve as an excuse to eat more cheese. It just so happens that most of the salads I make involve at least one type of cheese. What can I say, all those years of living in Wisconsin really left an impression.

    Caprese-Inspired Salad

    For this particular salad, I topped a spring mix with bocconcini, sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced shallots, fresh parsley (I was out of basil), gray salt, freshly cracked black pepper, aged balsamic and a really nice olive oil. I really liked the sweet tomatoes with the creamy mozzarella and the bite of the shallots. It was a fun spin on a traditional Italian salad.

    Big Flavors Rating: 4 Stars

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    Hi, I'm Ashley and I’ve been writing about food & recipes here at Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen since 2006. I want to help you (yes, you!) gain confidence in the kitchen so you are excited to cook at home for yourself and your loved ones.

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