Description
Refreshing peach caprese salad delivers summer’s essence with juicy peaches, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Crisp ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a light Mediterranean-inspired dish you’ll savor down to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base:
- 3–4 medium ripe peaches, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3–4 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Dressing and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Create an elegant base by artfully layering vibrant tomato slices across a pristine serving platter.
- Intersperse juicy peach segments between each tomato slice, creating a harmonious color gradient.
- Delicately nestle creamy mozzarella pieces throughout the arrangement, allowing them to peek between fruit layers.
- Scatter fresh basil leaves across the surface, distributing their aromatic essence throughout the composition.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling premium sea salt and cracked black pepper, ensuring even distribution.
- Gently cascade extra virgin olive oil over the salad, allowing it to glisten and enhance the natural ingredients.
- Optional: Finish with a delicate drizzle of balsamic glaze, introducing a sophisticated sweet-tangy dimension.
- Present immediately to preserve the vibrant textures and temperatures of this Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Notes
- Swap mozzarella with dairy-free alternatives like cashew cheese for vegan diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy this vibrant summer salad.
- Select ripe but firm peaches to prevent the salad from becoming too watery and maintain structural integrity during serving.
- Chill ingredients beforehand to keep the salad refreshingly cool and enhance the crisp, clean flavors of each component.
- Toast pine nuts or pistachios as an optional crunchy garnish to add textural contrast and elevate the overall dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg