Description
Balsamic Strawberry Caprese Salad made with fresh strawberries, mozzarella pearls, basil, and a honey balsamic dressing. A sweet and savory summer salad perfect as a light side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 pint blueberries
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls, drained
- Handful fresh basil, chiffonade
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries.
- Drain the mozzarella pearls and chiffonade the basil.
- In a small bowl whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl combine strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella, and basil.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add raspberries or blackberries for extra color.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Swap mozzarella for goat cheese or feta if desired.
- Add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Use white balsamic or red wine vinegar for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 435
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 31
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 30