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Summer Strawberry Caprese Salad

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πŸ“ This Summer Strawberry Caprese Salad offers a refreshing twist on the classic with sweet strawberries and creamy mozzarella, perfect for warm weather.
🌿 The combination of fresh basil and a honey balsamic vinaigrette makes it a vibrant and delicious choice for picnics or light meals.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds strawberries, hulled and sliced

1 pint blueberries

8 ounces mozzarella pearls, drained

Handful of fresh basil, chiffonade

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

ΒΌ cup olive oil

Β½ teaspoon salt

ΒΌ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1-Prepare strawberries: Prepare strawberries by cleaning, hulling, and slicing them.

2-Drain mozzarella pearls and chiffonade basil: Drain mozzarella pearls and chiffonade basil.

3-In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

4-In a large bowl, mix strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella pearls, and basil: In a large bowl, mix strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella pearls, and basil.

5-Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.

6-Let it stand for 15 minutes before serving chilled: Let it stand for 15 minutes before serving chilled.

Last Step:

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Notes

πŸ“ Select ripe, bright red strawberries without soft spots.
πŸ§€ Use fresh mozzarella pearls from the deli section for best texture.
🌿 Allow the salad to rest for 15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Resting Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 312
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 435mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg