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Orange Caprese Salad
megan Pires
4 servings
BeginnerA fresh and unexpected twist to the familier Caprese Salad using oranges instead of tomatoes. Perfect for the winter months.
Total Steps
3
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
4
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- 4 Cara Cara oranges
- 2 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 12 slices 1/4 inch fresh mozzarella cheese
- 12 leaves fresh basil
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
1
Step 1
Peel oranges and slice out three 1/4 inch horizontal slices from the center of each orange. Lightly sear the slices in a hot pan or on a grill.
2
Step 2
Place spinach on a platter. Arrange in circular pattern starting with an orange slice, then a mozzarella slice and finally a basil leaf. Repeat until all the slices are arranged. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and to taste.
3
Step 3
Combine orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk together.
Tools & Equipment
pan
grill
small bowl
whisk