Description
This Summer Fruit Caprese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing twist on the classic Caprese, combining heirloom and cherry tomatoes, peaches, marinated mozzarella, basil, and a balsamic glaze for a sweet and savory summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- Heirloom tomatoes (cut in large chunks)
- Cherry tomatoes (stems removed)
- 2 peaches (peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks)
- 2 cups Galbani Fresh Mozzarella marinated cheese balls
- 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Blackberries (optional)
- Balsamic glaze
- Optional: Thinly sliced red onion
- Optional: Crushed walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the heirloom and cherry tomatoes by cutting the heirlooms into chunks and removing stems from the cherry tomatoes.
- Peel, pit, and chop the peaches into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large serving bowl or platter, combine the tomatoes, peaches, and mozzarella cheese balls.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh basil evenly over the salad mixture.
- Add blackberries, if using, for extra color and sweetness.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Optionally, top with thinly sliced red onion or crushed walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Use the ripest peaches and tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Marinated mozzarella adds more depth, but plain fresh mozzarella works too.
- Chill ingredients before assembling for an extra refreshing experience.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze just before serving to maintain vibrant colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Summer Caprese Salad, peach mozzarella salad, heirloom tomato salad, fruit caprese, vegetarian summer salad