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Sarasota's Grilled Caprese Salad

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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 5-8m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 romaine hearts, cut in half (do not cut off the ends)
  • 8 scallions, ends trimmed on both ends
  • Crushed croutons (optional)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • TOPPING
  • 1 cup tomatoes (cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half and don't cut off the end)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (cubes or small balls also known as bocconcini)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (rough chopped more or less to taste)
  • DRESSING
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Sea or kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Dressing ... Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper to a small bowl, and whisk to combine. Then set to the side.

  • Step 2: Topping ... Add the tomatoes and mozzarella to the bowl with the dressing, and toss to combine. You will add the scallions and basil right before you serve the salad.

  • Step 3: Romaine and Scallions ... Brush or drizzle the romaine and scallions with olive oil (I prefer to brush or spray with an atomizer), then season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until lightly charred. It only takes a few minutes on each side.

  • Step 4: Serve ... Transfer the romaine hearts to serving platter. Then, roughly chop the scallions and add to the tomatoes and cheese, along with the chopped basil; then toss to combine. Top the romaine leaves, and finish with a pinch of salt and plenty of fresh ground black pepper to taste. It is optional; but, crushed croutons are also a nice addition. I don't use anything special, your favorite brand. Simply crush and top your salad. ENJOY!

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