Blueberry Caprese Salad State (Georgia) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe
A spin on the classic caprese salad incorporating fresh blueberries, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and balsamic dressing.NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:¾ cup provides ½ cup red/orange vegetables, ⅛ cup fruit.RECIPE PROJECT NAMEFiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Georgia Department of Education-School Nutrition Division*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
Quantity
50 Servings
Weight
- 8 lb 6 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 2 lb 2 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 12 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 3 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 1 qt 2 cups *Blueberries, fresh
- 3½ cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 cups Basil, fresh
- 1 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
100 Servings
Weight
- 16 lb 12 oz *Tomatoes, cherry
- 4 lb 4 oz *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 lb 8 oz Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 2 oz Basil, fresh
- - - Balsamic vinaigrette
Measure
- 6 qt *Tomatoes, cherry
- 3 qt *Blueberries, fresh
- 1 qt 3 cups Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1 qt Basil, fresh
- 2 qt Balsamic vinaigrette
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Ensure surface area is clean, disinfected, and dry.
- Wash all fruit, vegetables, and herbs in cool running water. Drain and pat dry.
- Add tomatoes and blueberries into a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Separate the basil leaves from the stem. Stack and roll together.
- Using a chef’s knife and cutting board, slice the rolled basil into thin strips (Chiffonade); then, add to bowl.
- Add in the balsamic vinaigrette and mix well. Ensure that the tomatoes and blueberries are coated with dressing, cheese, and basil.
- Cover and refrigerate if not served immediately 41 ºF or below.Critical Control Point: Cover and hold at 41 ºF or below until ready for service.
- For service, mix well, then using a 6 oz spoodle or disher, portion ¾ cup into the serving vessel and hold at 41 ºF or below. Critical Control Point: Hold for cold service at 41 ºF or below.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Blueberry Caprese Salad State (Georgia) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe
Amount Per Serving 0 ¾ cup (6 oz spoodle)
Calories 75
Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.4g7%
Saturated Fat 1.5g9%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 269mg12%
Total Carbohydrates 7.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Total Sugars 5.4g6%
Protein 2.3g5%
Vitamin C 13mg16%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
Vitamin A 221mcg
*
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Tomatoes, cherry: 8 lb 6 oz
Blueberries, fresh: 2 lb 2 oz
100 Servings:
Tomatoes, cherry: 16 lb 12 oz
Blueberries, fresh: 4 lb 4 oz
Notes
*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
If prepping the day before, reserve fresh basil and add immediately prior to service.
Cooking Process #1: No Cook
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 14 lb 8 oz
About 2 gal 2 qt ¾ cup
100 Servings:
About 29 lb
About 5 gal 1 ½ cups
