Bacon Caprese Salad Recipe

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
• 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup minced fresh basil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

                                                                                        

MAKES: 8 servings

Directions

1. Arrange cheese, tomatoes and spinach on a large serving platter; top with bacon, basil and green onions. Just before serving, drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Yield: 8 servings.