Description
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Balsamic Strawberry Caprese features juicy strawberries, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil. It’s a perfect summer appetizer or light side dish that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Caprese:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and halved)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange Ingredients: Place halved strawberries, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on a serving platter or in a bowl.
- Drizzle Dressing: Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve immediately as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
- For added sweetness, macerate the strawberries in a teaspoon of sugar for 10 minutes before assembling.
- You can also add a sprinkle of crushed pistachios for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
