Winter Caprese Salad
Serves 8
Time 1 hr
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.
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Ingredients
- 1 large (1 1/4-pound) sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 8 ounces buffalo or other fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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:
Per serving: 180 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 10g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 6g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 large (1 1/4-pound) sweet potato
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 8 ounces buffalo or other fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper