Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Peach Caprese Salad combines sweet, juicy peaches with heirloom tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and aromatic basil, all drizzled with a balsamic glaze and olive oil. It’s a refreshing and elegant dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Peaches:
- 3 peaches, pitted and sliced
Heirloom Tomatoes:
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
Fresh Mozzarella:
- 8 ounces, sliced or torn
Fresh Basil Leaves:
- 1/4 cup
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons
Balsamic Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon
Flaky Sea Salt and Black Pepper:
- To taste
Instructions
- Arrange Ingredients: Arrange peach and tomato slices on a platter, alternating with mozzarella. Add basil leaves between layers.
- Drizzle Olive Oil and Balsamic: Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Try burrata for a creamier variation.
- Pair with grilled meats or crusty bread.
- Top with toasted pine nuts or walnuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
