PEACH CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC CHERRIES

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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

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.

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