This fresh and colorful salad has all of the delicious flavors you love from the classic caprese salad, plus even more healthy veggies. Double this and top each portion with 3 ounces grilled or roasted chicken to take it from a simple side to a quick main dish.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 ¼ cups chopped red cabbage
- 1 cup quartered grape tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 scallions, sliced
Directions
- Step 1
Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add carrots, bell pepper, kale, cabbage, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and scallions. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup Per Serving: 140 calories; protein 5g; carbohydrates 7.8g; dietary fiber 1.5g; sugars 4g; fat 10.2g; saturated fat 2.8g; cholesterol 10.6mg; vitamin a iu 4044.7IU; vitamin c 58.5mg; folate 28.5mcg; calcium 146.3mg; iron 0.6mg; magnesium 18.6mg; potassium 256.5mg; sodium 276.2mg. Exchanges:
1 1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 medium-fat protein
