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Summer Strawberry Caprese Salad

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A refreshing salad that combines the sweetness of strawberries with creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil, perfect for warm weather gatherings.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 900 grams strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 pint (approximately 300 grams) blueberries
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 225 grams mozzarella pearls, drained
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Clean, hull, and slice the strawberries. Drain the mozzarella pearls and chiffonade the basil leaves.
  2. In a small bowl, combine honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is fully emulsified.
  3. In a large salad bowl, gently combine the sliced strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella pearls, and basil.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss carefully to ensure even coating. Allow the salad to stand for 15 minutes to enhance flavor before serving.

Notes

For added crunch, consider tossing in some nuts like walnuts or almonds. It’s best to assemble the salad right before serving for optimal freshness.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg