Description
This Balsamic Strawberry Caprese is a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic Italian salad. Sweet, juicy strawberries pair beautifully with creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze. It’s the perfect light appetizer or summer side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Arrange the base: On a serving platter, alternate slices of strawberries and fresh mozzarella.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers.
- Season: Drizzle evenly with olive oil.
- Season lightly with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Finish: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top just before serving.
- Serve immediately at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the strawberries sit with a tiny pinch of salt for 5–10 minutes before assembling. You can also add a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts for crunch. This dish is best enjoyed fresh and should be assembled shortly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: strawberry caprese, balsamic strawberry salad, caprese twist, summer appetizer, mozzarella strawberry salad