Description
Balsamic Strawberry Caprese is a fresh twist on a classic salad, combining sweet strawberries, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large serving dish, arrange the sliced strawberries and fresh mozzarella in an alternating pattern.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers of strawberries and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle some toasted pine nuts or walnuts on top before serving.
- Substitute peaches or nectarines for strawberries for a delicious seasonal variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg