South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad

Name: South-of-the-Border Caprese Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings (1 cup dressing)
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:; 1/3 cup white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup olive oil; SALAD:; 4 cups torn mixed salad greens; 3 large heirloom or other tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or diced part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kathleen Merkley, Layton, Utah

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

Plump heirloom tomatoes highlight this garden-fresh showpiece, drizzled with a sweet-tart dressing and sprinkled with cheese. It's perfect for an outdoor party and so easy to make! —Kathleen Merkley, Layton, Utah

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Yield:6 servings (1 cup dressing)

Prep:30 min

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Ingredients

cilantro vinaigrette:

1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup olive oil

salad:

4 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 large heirloom or other tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or diced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves

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Directions

1
In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

2
Arrange greens on a serving platter; top with tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper.
3
Just before serving, drizzle salad with 1/2 cup dressing; garnish with cilantro leaves. Refrigerate leftover dressing.