Description
Red, White, and Blue Caprese Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic caprese that celebrates summer’s fresh flavors. This delightful dish features juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet strawberries, and plump blueberries, all tossed with creamy mozzarella pearls and aromatic basil. Drizzled with a light honey-balsamic dressing, it’s not only visually stunning but also bursting with sweetness and tang that will impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 pound strawberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and hull and slice the strawberries. Chop the basil.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella pearls, and basil.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat honey for 15-20 seconds until thin. Whisk in vinegar and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use ripe fruits for maximum flavor. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best taste. Feel free to add other seasonal fruits like kiwi or peaches for an exciting twist.