Description
This Peach Caprese Salad is a fresh and vibrant summer recipe made with juicy ripe peaches, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a homemade balsamic glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect appetizer, side dish, or light lunch for warm-weather meals, picnics, and backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Balsamic Glaze
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
For the Peach Caprese Salad
- 2 medium ripe peaches, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until cooled.
- While the glaze cools, place the mozzarella in the freezer for 5 minutes to firm it slightly for easier slicing.
- Slice the peaches in half, remove the pits, and cut each half into 8 slices. Peel if desired.
- Slice the mozzarella into 16 thin slices.
- Remove the basil leaves from the stems and set aside.
- Arrange alternating slices of peach, mozzarella, and basil on a large serving platter in a circular pattern.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle generously with the cooled balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm peaches for the best texture.
- Chill the mozzarella briefly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Homemade balsamic glaze can be made up to one week ahead and refrigerated.
- Burrata makes a delicious substitute for fresh mozzarella.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil before serving.
- Best enjoyed fresh the day it’s made.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg