Summer Caprese Salad: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Italian Dish
This refreshing Summer Caprese Salad combines juicy tomatoes, sweet peaches, crisp cucumber, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil for a light and flavorful dish. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a quick side dish, it’s a colorful twist on the classic Caprese salad. Drizzled with balsamic glaze, it’s a delicious balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 large peaches, sliced
- 1 small seedless cucumber, sliced and halved
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt & black pepper (to taste)
- Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)
Instructions
- On a large serving platter, arrange tomato slices, mozzarella, peaches, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil leaves.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
✔ Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
✔ For extra freshness, chill the ingredients before assembling.
✔ Substitute nectarines if peaches aren’t available.
✔ Add a splash of olive oil for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 269 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 479mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g