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“ripe medium tomatoes, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes 4 packed cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves 1½ teaspoons kosher salt ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano Toss together the tomatoes…” quote by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
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““ripe medium tomatoes, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ½-inch cubes 4 packed cups coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves 1½ teaspoons kosher salt ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon dried oregano     Toss together the tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, and salt in a large serving bowl.””

Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

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Source Recipe: Caprese Spinach Salad, 2022, Lidia’s Kitchen Blog

A simple, fresh salad combines tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, and a light vinaigrette for a bright, nutritious dish.

In simple terms: Fresh salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, and vinaigrette.

Key Takeaway

Prepare a quick, healthy salad.

Themes

freshness simplicity nutrition Italian cuisine

Mood

bright light healthy

Type

culinary recipe

When to use this quote

  • lunches
  • picnics
  • quick meals

Key Concepts

Seasonal cooking salad composition flavor balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What seasonal vegetables could replace tomatoes?
  • How can you add protein without altering flavor?
A Different Perspective

May lack protein for some diets.

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