Best Cherry Caprese Salad Recipes

CAPRESE SALAD

Caprese Salad image

This light, fresh salad is made with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. It is the perfect quick and easy accompaniment to any summer meal.

Provided by Summer Rose

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes
3 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Toss together the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and olive oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 357.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

PEACH CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC CHERRIES

Peach Caprese Salad with Balsamic Cherries image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup cherries (about 22 cherries), pitted and cut into quarters
2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar or balsamic reduction
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 small shallot, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 peaches
One 6-ounce log mozzarella
12 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade strips

Steps:

Combine the cherries, balsamic, oil, shallot and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Cut lengthwise into slices. Slice the mozzarella 1/2-inch thick.
Layer the peaches and mozzarella on a serving plate, alternating one after the other. Spoon the relish over the top, then sprinkle with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Scatter the basil over the top.