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Basil Salad Recipe with Fresh Lime Dressing

Basil Salad Recipe with Fresh Lime Dressing for Every Occasion

Enjoy a vibrant Basil Salad Recipe with Fresh Lime Dressing, perfect for busy schedules and packed with nutrients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Fresh Basil Leaves Use only fresh for the best experience.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Slice them for easy eating.
  • 0.5 cup English Cucumber Slice uniformly for consistency.
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Slice very thinly.
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Mozzarella Pearls Drain and pat dry.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil High quality is essential.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed juice recommended.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is recommended.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk
  • Salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 3 cups of fresh basil leaves under cold water, then pat them dry.
  2. Slice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half or quarter them if larger.
  3. Thinly slice 0.5 cup of English cucumber and 0.25 cup of red onion.
  4. Drain and pat dry 0.5 cup of fresh mozzarella pearls.
  5. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss.
  7. Serve immediately for best taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always choose fresh ingredients and dress the salad just before serving. Allowing the ingredients to remain crisp enhances the overall experience.

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