Sam's Caprese Salad with Sangiovese Vinaigrette

Recipe Date:
July 1, 2021
Serving Size:
2
Cook Time:
00:10:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Sam's Caprese Salad with Sangiovese Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Each Extra Virgin olive oil & vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps Don Silvio Reserve Sangiovese
- 2 tbsps Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced shallots or scallions
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Dash of freshly ground black pepper
- cherry tomatoes
- fresh mozzarella cheese balls
- thinly sliced red onion
- sliced avocado
- fresh basil
- More Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a jar; shake to mix. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week, shaking before using. Makes 3/4 cup dressing.
In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and red onion. Toss with vinaigrette. Add sliced avocado on the side and season with Kosher salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil.