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Caprese White Bean Salad Bowl



When summer tomatoes are at their peak, there’s nothing quite like a light, garden-fresh dish that’s as satisfying as it is vibrant. Enter the Caprese White Bean Salad Bowl: creamy mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil and hearty white beans all come together in one bowl. Brightened with balsamic, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil, this dish doesn’t just look like sunshine—it tastes like it. Whether as a simple lunch, a side for dinner, or a picnic pick, it delivers fresh flavor, satisfying texture, and brain-friendly ingredients inspired by the MIND diet.

Caprese White Bean Salad Bowl

Servings: 3

Ingredients

  • 3 large tomato
  • 6 oz mozzarella, reduced fat, fresh, sliced into medallions
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 tsp Dijon mustard, optional
  • basil, fresh
  • pepper
  • salt
  • 3 slices whole grain bread, toasted

Instructions

  1. Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, balsamic, garlic, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
  2. Assemble: Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices in a wide shallow bowl or platter. Add basil.
  3. Add beans: Toss beans in 1 Tbsp dressing, then scatter over the salad.
  4. Finish: Drizzle with remaining dressing, grind black pepper on top.
  5. Serve with bread: 1 slice per person for dipping into the tomato juices.

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Published: Sep 17, 2025