Description
Balsamic Strawberry Caprese is a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic Caprese salad, combining juicy strawberries, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect as a light appetizer, brunch dish, or summer side.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Arrange sliced strawberries and mozzarella pieces on a serving platter, alternating them.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the strawberries and mozzarella.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil evenly over the top.
- Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or chilled for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a high-quality aged balsamic glaze. This salad is best served fresh to maintain the vibrant flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: strawberry caprese, balsamic caprese, summer salad, fresh appetizer, strawberry mozzarella salad
