Peach Caprese Salad

Peach Salad – A light and refreshing summer salad made from peaches, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Serve on its own, as a side dish, or an appetizer. Ready in under 15 minutes!

It should come as no surprise that my favorite “salad” of the summer is 1/3 cheese. I mean, can I really call this a salad? Don’t know, don’t care. It’s a big ol’ plate of summer goodness, and I love every single bite.

I have made this caprese so many times these last couple months. When you don’t feel like cooking or it’s too hot to turn on your oven, this meal will come to the rescue. You can serve it as-is or alongside a rotisserie chicken or grilled meat or fish.

Peach Salad

If you are unsure about the combo of peaches and tomatoes, I will tell you that I was too at first. But once I tried it I absolutely loved it. I prefer this combo over a regular caprese any day. In fact, I am not the hugest of fan of raw tomatoes in general, but the sweet peaches balance the tomatoes beautifully. You’ve got to try it!

I like topping this salad with torn “croutons” (see above).  Toast some crusty bread, drizzle it with olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt, tear it up, and scatter on top. Because why would we consume a meal without carbs? #mandatory

Also, not required but highly recommended, is a glass of chilled white wine on the side. And you might as well finish this meal with a double scoop ice cream cone. Summer isn’t going to last forever.

Go make and eat something summery. I cracked open my first can of pumpkin last week (eeeeekkk!). It’s coming, friends. Ready or not. 😉

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Peach Caprese Salad

A light and refreshing summer salad made from peaches, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Serve on its own, as a side dish, or an appetizer. Ready in under 15 minutes!

Course Appetizer, main, side

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 1 - 2

Calories 506 kcal

Author Allison - Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

• 1 large peach sliced
• 1 large tomato sliced
• 5 slices fresh mozzarella
• 5 leaves fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or syrup see note

Instructions

1. Stack or layer peach, tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and drizzle with balsamic syrup. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

You can purchase balsamic glaze or you can make it. To make it, simmer ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, until thickened, reduced and syrupy. Allow to cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Peach Caprese Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 506 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 32g 49%

Saturated Fat 18g 90%

Cholesterol 111mg 37%

Sodium 894mg 37%

Potassium 684mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 17g

Protein 33g 66%

Vitamin A 52.1%

Vitamin C 32.4%

Calcium 72.8%

Iron 7.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.