Description
A delightful and refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, this Summer Strawberry Caprese Salad is a vibrant dish perfect for warm weather. Juicy strawberries, sweet blueberries, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil are tossed in a tangy honey balsamic vinaigrette for a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 2 lb strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 pint blueberries
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (drained)
- Handful of fresh basil (chiffonade)
For the dressing:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep: Clean, hull, and slice the strawberries. Drain the mozzarella. Chiffonade the basil.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until combined.
- Combine strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella pearls, and basil in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing on top of the salad and toss to combine. Let it stand for 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Summer, Strawberry, Caprese Salad, Salad Recipe, Strawberry Recipe, Healthy
