Fresh Mozzarella Caprese Salad with Black Olives
A refreshing and simple Italian-style salad featuring creamy mozzarella, crisp greens, and savory black olives. Dressed lightly with high-quality olive oil and sea salt for a perfect hormone-supporting lunch.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Alessia + Lila
Alessia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Arrange the mixed salad greens on a…
Arrange the mixed salad greens on a plate as a base.
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Slice the mozzarella ball into rounds or…
Slice the mozzarella ball into rounds or tear into bite-sized pieces and place over the greens.
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Scatter the black olives evenly over the…
Scatter the black olives evenly over the top.
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Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the…
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil over the entire salad.
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Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt…
Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt to taste.
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