Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful Strawberry Caprese Salad. Sweet strawberries, juicy blueberries, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette – a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Caprese Salad:
- 2 lb strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 pint blueberries
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (drained)
- Handful of fresh basil (chiffonade)
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Clean, hull, and slice the strawberries. Drain the mozzarella and chiffonade the basil.
- Balsamic Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Assemble: In a large bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella pearls, and basil.
- Toss: Pour the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Rest: Let the salad stand for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding toasted nuts or a drizzle of aged balsamic glaze.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for a few hours; just let it come to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Strawberry Caprese Salad, Summer Salad, Fruit Salad, Caprese Recipe
