I’m all about these 20-minute sexy salads. So I dug this Mango Macadamia Caprese Salad out of my archives. I had a version of this beautiful salad in the Cayman Islands a few years ago. Since then, I have never been able to get it out of my head. A recent press trip to the Caymans was a nonstop food fest. When I discovered this salad at a restaurant off the hotel property, I had to recreate it when I returned home.
I did so back then and brought this Mango Macadamia Caprese Salad to a summer party. It was a huge hit. Recently, I found the pictures I took and decided to finally share this gorgeous recipe.
Never in a million years would I have thought of adding mangos to a Caprese salad. Or macadamia nuts, for that matter. However, it all works beautifully together. The salad has a tropical vibe and is perfect for dinner on hot August evenings or a stunning visual feast to bring to a summer party or barbecue.
Layer mango slices between juicy summer tomatoes, salty mozzarella cheese, and peppery basil. A sprinkling of rich, creamy macadamia nuts adds to the tropical feel of this Mango Macadamia Caprese Salad. I whisked up a simple vinaigrette to accompany the salad using macadamia oil because I already had it in my pantry.
Substitute a light olive oil or any mellow nut oils you may have lying around. Use a neutral or fruity flavored Vinairgette and season with fancy salt and freshly ground pepper. If you are improvising, use mellow ingredients. You don’t want to be distracted from the taste of the fabulous salad. I guarantee this sexy summer salad will be a crowd pleaser for your family or for a lovely gathering.
Mango Macadamia Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Macadamia oil
- 1 tablespoon White balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups salad greens or your favorite lettuce variety
- 2 packages pre-sliced mozzarella cheese
- 4 to matoes
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 mangos peeled, pitted and sliced into wedges
- 1/2 cup salted macadamia nuts
Instructions
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In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and vinegar. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Toss the salad greens in 1 tablespoon of the salad dressing and place in the middle of a large platter.
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Arrange the following slices in an alternating and repeat pattern around the platter. Tomato, mozzarella, tomato, basil and then mango.
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Drizzle the rest of the dressing evenly over the top of the salad.
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Sprinkle the macadamia nuts over the top.
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Season with additional kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired and serve.
So, do you like this Mango Macadamia Caprese Salad? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:
TROPICAL PARADISE SORBET
ROASTED TOMATO CAPRESE PASTA SALAD
ALLSPICE MACADAMIA BRITTLE
