Dr. G’s Lectin-Light Caprese Salad

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Caprese salad is actually one of the dishes my patients tell me they miss the most on the Plant Paradox plan, especially in the summer months, when fresh tomatoes can be found in abundance. Good news! If you’re on Phase 3 of the Plant Paradox program and you want to enjoy a tomato-rich Caprese salad, you can. Just peel and seed the tomatoes and dig right in!

SERVES 4

3 large tomatoes

2 cups salad greens (for serving)

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons Classic Basil Pesto

1 cup basil leaves

8 ounces buffalo mozzarella

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

½ teaspoon iodized sea salt

  1. First, prepare the tomatoes: peel them with a serrated vegetable peeler, then cut them in half. Carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp of the tomatoes with a spoon, then slice with a serrated knife.
  2. Place the greens in a large salad bowl and toss with the olive oil and pesto.
  3. Arrange the tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella on top of the greens.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sea salt, and serve.