Make A Better Caprese Salad

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while string cheese is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: extra virgin olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Extra virgin olive oil is richer in nutrients, while canola oil is typically cheaper.

Cut heirloom tomatoes into different shapes and sizes.

Slice cherry tomatoes in half and cut into different shapes.

Chop chives as fine as possible and add to a mixing bowl.

Rough chop basil leaves and add to the mixing bowl.

Mince shallots as fine as possible and add to the mixing bowl.

Slice red onion as thin as possible, rinse under water to remove spiciness, dry, and add to the mixing bowl.

Season the mixture in the bowl with salt and pepper.

Add a generous amount of olive oil to the bowl to create a marinade.

Let the tomato salad mixture marinate.

Slice buffalo mozzarella into half-inch pieces.

Plate the salad by arranging the tomatoes naturally around the center of the plate.

Drizzle the salad with balsamic vinegar, using a generous amount.

Place the sliced buffalo mozzarella on top of the salad.

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Add small basil leaves and micro greens around the salad for garnish.

Finish with a sprinkle of crunchy salt and a few cracks of pepper.

Add amaranth sprouts as a final touch.

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