Winter Caprese Salad

Serves 8
Time 1 hr
Winter Caprese Salad

Velvety slices of sweet potato make an unexpected accompaniment to rich buffalo mozzarella and fresh herbs in this superb salad. Serve it as an appetizer or add slices of crusty bread for a light meal. Leftovers are wonderful in omelets or sandwiches.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 large(1 1/4-pound) sweet potato
    3 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoonschopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    1 tablespoonchopped fresh thyme
    1 tablespoonchopped fresh rosemary
    1 tablespoonred wine vinegar
    1 smallclove garlic, chopped
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    8 ouncesbuffalo or other fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
    2 tablespoonstoasted pine nuts, chopped
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Preheat oven to 375°F.


Prick sweet potato a few times with a fork and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.


Roast until just soft when pressed but not mushy, about 45 minutes. Cool, then remove skin. Cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick.


Combine oil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, vinegar, garlic and salt in a blender and pulse until chopped. With the motor running, pour in 2 tablespoons water and blend until fairly smooth.


On a platter, alternate slices of cheese and sweet potato. Drizzle with herb dressing and sprinkle with pine nuts and pepper.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

180

Total Fat

13g

Saturated Fat

5g

Cholesterol

20mg

Sodium

220mg

Total Carbohydrate

10g

Dietary Fiber

2g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

6g

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