Star-Spangled Caprese Salad

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Star-Spangled Caprese Salad

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6
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10min
Prep
10min
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    Show off your stars and stripes with a Star-Spangled Caprese Salad! This easy summer salad will add a festive flair to your Fourth of July party.

     

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    Ingredients
    Serves 6
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    15 large butterhead lettuce leaves
    ½ c. fresh basil, tightly packed, plus additional for garnish
    1 c. fresh blueberries
    2 c. cherry tomatoes
    2 (8-oz. each) pkgs. ciliegine fresh mozzarella, (cherry size)
    8 slice(s) Soiree fresh mozzarella cheese
    Gustare Vita olive oil, for serving
    Gustare Vita balsamic glaze, for serving
    Hy-Vee sea salt, coarsely ground, for serving

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    • 15x10-inch tray or baking pan

    Directions

    1. Layer lettuce leaves and basil on a 15x10-inch tray or baking pan. Arrange blueberries in the top left corner to form a square. Alternate cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to create red and white stripes. 

    2. Cut mozzarella slices into stars using a small star-shaped cookie cutter. Layer cheese stars on top of blueberries. 

    3. To serve, lightly drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Garnish with additional basil and coarsely ground sea salt, if desired. 

    Recipe Source:

    Hy-Vee Seasons July 2022