Adding peaches to a traditional Caprese salad gives it a delightful sweet twist. All these flavors of fruit and herbs that come into season at the same time are delicious together. It makes for a really nice light lunch or starter for dinner.
Course:
Side Dishes, Salads
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Lunch, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 315 kcal
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1
tablespoon
white balsamic or champagne vinegar
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½
teaspoon
honey
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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2
ripe peaches
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2
medium heirloom tomatoes
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1
8-ounce log fresh mozzarella, sliced
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Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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⅓
cup
fresh basil leaves
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2
tablespoons
pine nuts
toasted (optional)
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Balsamic glaze
optional
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Whisk the vinegar, honey, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil and whisk well. Set the dressing aside.
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Cut the peaches in half around the pit. Twist the peach halves in opposite directions to free them from the pit, remove the pit and discard. Cut the peach halves into slices – about ½-inch thick. Cut the tomatoes in half and then into half-moon slices, about ½-inch. If your mozzarella slices are in large circles, cut them into half-moon slices. If your mozzarella slices are small circles, you can leave them as is.
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Layer the peaches, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella slices on a large platter. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Tuck any small fresh basil leaves in between the peaches, tomatoes and mozzarella.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and tear the larger basil leaves into pieces and sprinkle them on top of the salad. Top with the toasted pine nuts, if using.
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If desired, drizzle a little balsamic glaze over top before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Peach Caprese Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 of 4 servings)
Calories 315
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 370mg15%
Potassium 321mg9%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1247IU25%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 301mg30%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.