Blood Orange Caprese Salad |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A colorful twist on the classic Caprese Salad of mozzarella, basil and tomato, this one uses deep blood oranges in place of the tomato and is flavored with pomegranate instead of basil. Ingredients:
1 cup pomegranate juice |
2/3 cup sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 tablespoon brown sugar |
6 lettuce leaves |
4 medium blood oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices |
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
6 teaspoons olive oil |
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from the heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cool to room temperature.
2. Line six salad plates with lettuce; top with orange and cheese slices. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil and 2 teaspoons pomegranate syrup (save remaining syrup for another use). Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and salt. Yield: 6 servings (2/3 cup dressing).
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