BBQ & Grill
Strawberry Caprese Salad
This strawberry caprese salad is a fruity twist on the classic Italian dish, with juicy, ripe strawberries standing in for tomatoes. The sweet-tart flavor of strawberries goes beautifully with fresh mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This colorful salad is perfect as an appetizer, side dish or light lunch. To make it a main dish, top it with roasted chicken or add white beans.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
- ⅔ cup fresh small mozzarella cheese pearls
- ¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves
Directions
- Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl until fully combined.
- Arrange 2 cups quartered strawberries and ⅔ cup mozzarella pearls on a large platter; top with ¼ cup basil. Drizzle evenly with the oil mixture and serve immediately.
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