Spinach Caprese Salad
with Chickpeas, Ciabatta Croutons & Dressing
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
We love a good mash-up, like this lunch salad that brings together two of our favorites. Spinach salad, meet Caprese salad, we know you'll get along splendidly! Emerald, tender spinach is tossed with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, buttery chickpeas, and crispy ciabatta croutons, in a creamy balsamic dressing. See, like chocolate and peanut butter, only different!
Ingredients
1 unit
Ciabatta Bread
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
4 ounce
Grape Tomatoes
4 ounce
Fresh Mozzarella
(Contains: Milk)
1 unit
Chickpeas
5 teaspoon
Balsamic Vinegar
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
2 tablespoon
Mayonnaise
(Contains: Eggs)
2 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
2.5 ounce
Spinach
Not included in your delivery
4 tablespoon
Olive Oil
½ teaspoon
Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry produce. Halve tomatoes lengthwise. Dice mozzarella into ½-inch pieces. Halve ciabatta and toast until golden. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
• In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic powder, half the mayonnaise, half the mustard, 4 TBSP olive oil, ½ tsp sugar, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. (For 4 servings, use all the mayonnaise, all the mustard, 8 TBSP olive oil, and 1 tsp sugar.)
• Dice toasted ciabatta into 1-inch pieces.
• In a large bowl, combine spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella, ciabatta croutons, half the chickpeas (all for 4 servings), and as much dressing as you like. (You’ll have extra dressing; save for another use.) Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Divide salad between bowls and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the dressing, calling it "delicious" and "perfect," though some found it too acidic or overpowering.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, though a few wished for pre-made croutons to save time.
- Suggestions: Consider roasting the chickpeas for extra flavor and crunch; some preferred adding chicken or shrimp for protein.
- Portions: Some found it filling as a meal, while others felt it worked better as a side dish.
- Ingredients: Several suggested adding basil for a more authentic Caprese flavor; a few wanted more tomatoes and less chickpeas.
