Description
This Peach Caprese Salad is a fresh, vibrant summer dish made with juicy peaches, creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, finished with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (1 ball)
- 2 medium ripe peaches, pitted
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons balsamic reduction (optional)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the mozzarella into quarters, then cut into ½-inch slices.
- Halve the peaches, remove pits, and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Core and slice the tomatoes into similar-sized chunks.
- Tear or roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
- In a large bowl, combine mozzarella, peaches, tomatoes, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Drizzle with balsamic reduction if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Add salt just before serving to prevent excess moisture.
- For extra flavor, try burrata instead of mozzarella.
- Best enjoyed fresh; leftovers may soften quickly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg