Description
This Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic recipe, combining juicy peaches and ripe heirloom tomatoes with creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a light balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon flaked salt
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes
- thinly sliced
- 2 ripe peaches
- halved
- pitted
- and sliced into half moons
- 1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella
- thinly sliced
- 6 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the flaked salt.
- On a large serving platter, arrange the sliced heirloom tomatoes, peaches, and mozzarella in an alternating pattern.
- Drizzle the olive oil mixture over the arranged salad.
- Sprinkle the remaining flaked salt over the top.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can also experiment with different types of mozzarella or add a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad, summer salad, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, peach salad, basil salad
