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Home » Recipes » Onion Ring Caprese Salad Stacks Recipe

Onion Ring Caprese Salad Stacks Recipe

May 5, 2015 By Katie Moseman 10 Comments

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Give your classic Italian caprese salad a twist by stacking it on crispy onion rings! Perfect for a light lunch or a delicious appetizer.

Onion Ring Caprese Salad Stack Recipe

Onion Ring Caprese Salad

You’ve probably heard of the classic Italian caprese salad.  Thick slices of mozzarella and fresh tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil, drizzled with olive oil or balsamic reduction.

I’ve seen many variations over the years, from a strawberry caprese salad to many others.  Today, I’m going to show you how to put together a quick and delicious caprese salad using crispy onion rings!

Onion Ring Caprese Salad Stack Recipe

Why onion rings?  Well, to start, it’s a texture thing.  The combination of crunchy, soft, and juicy hits something close to perfection.

Of course, it’s all about the flavor, too.  Sweet tomatoes, salty onion rings, piquant balsamic reduction, fragrant olive oil, and the herbal tang of basil combine to delight the palate with every bite.

I made these for lunch one day and it was an absolute treat.  I highly recommend them as a light lunch, a snack or appetizer, or a surprise first course when entertaining.

They’re absolutely beautiful to look at, too.

 

Onion Ring Caprese Salad Stack Recipe

If you get to give these tasty stacks a try, leave a comment and let me know how you liked this variation on caprese salad!

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Onion Ring Caprese Salad Stacks Recipe

Give your classic Italian caprese salad a twist by stacking it on crispy onion rings! Perfect for a light lunch or a delicious appetizer.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 522 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces frozen onion rings
  • 8 ounces of fresh mozzarella buffalo style
  • 1 ounce of fresh basil
  • 3 ripe flavorful tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
  • Extra virgin olive oil to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the frozen onion ring package directions, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Once the oven is preheated, place the frozen onion rings on the baking sheet and bake according to package directions.
  2. While the onion rings are in the oven, place the balsamic vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened and able to coat a spoon (the consistency of maple syrup). Set aside to cool.
  3. Cut the mozzarella into rounds. Rinse the basil and pat dry. Slice the tomatoes and allow extra liquid to drain away.
  4. When the onion rings are done, let cool slightly before handling. To make the stacks, nest smaller onion rings inside the largest onion rings to make a base. Stack the cheese on top, then add a layer of basil leaves, then top with a tomato slice. Continue making stacks until you have used up all the onion rings. If you have broken onion rings, you can use toothpicks to make miniature kebabs with pieces of onion ring, tomato, basil, and cheese.
  5. Arrange the stacks on plates, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar reduction. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped basil, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
Onion Ring Caprese Salad Stacks Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 538mg23%
Potassium 817mg23%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 430IU9%
Vitamin C 15.3mg19%
Calcium 241mg24%
Iron 2.1mg12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

    May 5, 2015 at 10:18 am

    Alexia onion rings are fantastic! Love your idea of using them in a caprese salad! So pretty!

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  2. heather @french press

    May 5, 2015 at 10:47 am

    what a delicious twist on a caprese!!

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  3. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer

    May 5, 2015 at 11:23 am

    This is such a creative idea!! I love caprese salad, and adding onions rings in genius!

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  4. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    May 5, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Yes to every part of that!

    Reply
  5. Valerie

    May 5, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    This is genius! I love onion rings, they are one big splurge and I live on Caprese all summer long. Great recipe!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie

    May 5, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    Looks beautiful AND delicious! Using the crisp Alexia onion rings just seems like the perfect fit for a Caprese salad! Thanks for sharing. #client

    Reply
  7. Izzy @ She likes food

    May 6, 2015 at 12:17 am

    This is such a great idea!! These look awesome! The perfect way to add a little crunch to a caprese salad!

    Reply
  8. Fa's Kitchen

    May 11, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    5 stars
    wow.. the onion rings look amazing and enticing.

    Reply
  9. Christina Thomas

    February 22, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    Wow! I love Caprese Salads and I love Onion Rings – NEVER would I have thought about putting the two together. I have to try this! I like how you can bake the Alexia onion rings instead of fry them. Cheers for the inspiration!

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    • Katie

      February 22, 2016 at 3:24 pm

      Alexia makes really good bakeable snacks. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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