This simple and delicious Strawberry Caprese Salad is a fresh update on a classic that you will want to enjoy all summer long!
I have something to admit. As much as I have tried over the years I do not like raw tomatoes. Cooked, sun dried, in salsa or sauces, I love tomatoes. But sliced and served raw, they just aren't for me.
I do however love mozzarella, basil, balsamic and strawberries. And as it turns out, you don't need tomatoes to make a fabulous caprese salad!
This recipe is so incredibly simple but insanely fresh and delicious. I crave it whenever the weather starts warming up and it's perfect for a quick lunch or appetizer with wine on the patio.
Hope you love this salad as much as I do!
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Equipment
- Cutting board and knife
- Platter or a couple of serving plates
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella cheese: I recommend the 8 oz ball of fresh mozzarella cheese from BelGioioso.
- Strawberries: This recipe also works with peaces, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.
- Fresh basil
- Good quality extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic reduction: Alessi balsamic vinegar reduction is my favorite for this recipe.
- Flaky sea salt: Maldon sea salt flakes are a kitchen staple for me and add amazing texture and seasoning.
- Black pepper
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Recipe
Equipment
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz ball of fresh mozzarella
- 6-8 fresh strawberries
- balsamic reduction
- good quality olive oil
- flaky sea salt
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 3-4 leaves fresh basil
Instructions
- Wash the strawberries and basil leaves. Remove the strawberry stems then slice. Roll the basil leaves and thinnly slice. Set aside. Slice the ball of mozzarella and arrange the slices on a platter or a couple of serving plates. Place the strawberry slices on top of the mozzarella in a single layer. Then drizzle with good quality extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Then sprinkle basil over the top. Serve and enjoy!
This salad was delicious - the strawberry flavor worked out perfectly.. I can see us eating this all summer long too!
This salad was so good! We served it with some grilled chicken and it was amazing!
Such a delicious variation with the strawberries! This salad sounds incredible and I love how easily it comes together.
Fresh strawberries, fresh mozzarella and balsamic? Count me in for this deliciousness.