This fresh and colorful strawberry caprese salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze for a simple, stunning side dish perfect for summer!
I have a confession to make: as much as I've tried over the years, I just don't love raw tomatoes. Cooked, sun-dried, in salsa or sauces? Absolutely! But served raw and sliced? It's just not for me.
What I do love is mozzarella, fresh basil, a good balsamic drizzle, and sweet strawberries. And as it turns out, you don't actually need tomatoes to make an incredible caprese salad.
This strawberry caprese is everything you want in a summer dish. It's insanely fresh, bright, and comes together in just a few minutes. It's the perfect quick lunch, an easy starter for dinner with friends, or a snack to enjoy with a glass of wine out on the patio.
If you're looking for something simple, stunning, and a little unexpected, this is the recipe you need to try. I hope you love it as much as I do!
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Why you'll love this strawberry caprese salad.
Fresh and simple: Just a handful of ingredients but big on flavor.
No tomatoes needed: Perfect if you're not a fan of raw tomatoes (or just want something different!).
Ready in minutes: You can throw it together in under 10 minutes.
Perfect for warm weather: Light, refreshing, and made for patio season.
Versatile: Great as a quick lunch, a fancy starter, or a beautiful addition to a summer spread.
Crowd-pleaser: Looks fancy, tastes amazing - and you don't even have to turn on the oven.
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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
Strawberry Caprese Salad
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!
Lauren
This salad was delicious - the strawberry flavor worked out perfectly.. I can see us eating this all summer long too!
Kelley
This salad was so good! We served it with some grilled chicken and it was amazing!
Tara
Such a delicious variation with the strawberries! This salad sounds incredible and I love how easily it comes together.
Kathleen
Fresh strawberries, fresh mozzarella and balsamic? Count me in for this deliciousness.