Orange Caprese Salad
By: megan Pires
Published: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 2:46pm

Ingredients




4 Cara Cara oranges
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
12 1/4 inches slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
12 fresh basil leaves
fresh ground black pepper 
Vinaigrette
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
salt and pepper

Preparation

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 Place spinach on a platter. Arrange in circular pattern starting with an orange slice. then a mozzarella slice and a finally a  basil leaf. Repeat until all the slices are arranged. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and to taste. 3 To make Vinaigrette
Combine orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and whisk together.

About


A fresh and unexpected twist to the familier Caprese Salad using oranges instead of tomatoes. Perfect for the winter months.