A little bit about me:
I am getting married to my high school sweetheart on July 16th, 2016 and have found my wedding dress! In order for it to continue to fit properly I must find ways to enjoy my favorite foods in a healthy way and work my but off in the gym…(If I need to take in my dress, that’s a PLUS). I am also in my Senior year in college and trying to pinch every penny I can, so a lot of the groceries I buy are things that I can easily use in other recipes so that I can conserve as much money as possible. Lucky for you, you get to join me in this whole journey and gain from my experience!
So, if you love engorging yourself with Italian food and eating all the bread at the table but want to maintain your physique, keep reading!
Caprese Salad with Crunchy Sourdough
What you will need:
- mixed greens
- baby spinach
- tomato
- red onion
- mozzarella cheese stick
- fresh basil (from my roommates little garden box on our balcony)
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- sourdough bread
- OPTIONAL: Chia Seeds (I love topping my food with these! They add a little crunch and a whole lot of health benefits)
What you will do:
- Chop the tomato, onion and basil (As many as you want or need in your salad).
- Chop the mozzarella stick into little medallions.
- Place the chopped veggies and cheese in a plastic baggie or reusable container to marinate. (I marinated mine overnight.)
- Throw the mixed greens and spinach in a bowl and place the toppings on top after marinating. Sprinkle on the chia seeds or any other crunchy salad topping you’d like as well.
- Toast the sliced sourdough until crisp and lightly butter. The dressing doubles as a salad dressing AND a great dip for the bread.
- Dig in. This is a low fat, satisfying salad that is great because it has plenty of vegetables and is booming with flavor!
Allahna Fisher 