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    Peach Caprese

    Last Updated February 26, 2021. Originally Published August 3, 2016 By Susan Leave a Comment

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    Peach Caprese -  OMG! Who knew the addition of a perfectly ripe summer peach and a drizzle of balsamic could transform the classic Italian caprese antipasta into a summertime WOW!

    Sweet summer peaches plus the classic caprese ingredients …vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh picked basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar is a perfect light meal, appetizer or side dish. It's like summertime jumped on a plate...these juicy, sweet summer flavors mingle perfectly!

    Peach Caprese Salad

    Caprese is pretty much a staple around here, especially in the summertime. It's a great way to showcase farm fresh summer tomatoes plus it’s SO ridiculously easy to make! And versatile! Caprese makes a great light meal or salad and it’s also perfect to take to summer BBQ’s or parties as an appetizer/side dish/salad. It is a crowd pleaser for sure!

    I got a “wild hair” the other day while I was slicing up some heirloom cherry tomatoes and tearing up some fresh basil for my caprese lunch. I spied a perfectly ripe peach in the fruit bowl just beckoning to be eaten. Ah, Why not?! I sliced it up and added it to the caprese salad with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. BAM! WOWZA! Caprese has been taken to a whole new level!

    Summer Peach Caprese Salad

    I am slightly embarrassed  to tell you exactly how many times I’ve made this peach caprese since “discovery day”. You will  probably think I’ve lost my mind! Well at least until you try it for yourself then I think you’ll understand my obsession!

    How to Make Peach Caprese

    This dish is so easy it really doesn’t need a recipe (but for those that like one, you can find it below). Literally slice some tomatoes and peaches. Add some fresh mozzarella cheese. I like to tear the cheese into bite size pieces  but you can absolutely slice if you prefer. Next, snip some fresh basil. Add some salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you are good to go.

    Recipe Notes:

    Type of Tomatoes to use for Caprese: I recommend using vine ripened or heirloom tomatoes (regular or cherry).

    Type of Mozzarella Cheese to use for Caprese: The mozzarella is a key ingredient to this salad so make sure to look for “Fresh Mozzarella” it is typically packaged in water and is much softer than prepared mozzarella. Fresh mozzarella is readily available in most grocery stores (at least here in the USA) . Some versions of fresh mozzarella include bocconcini or ciliegine both of which are packaged in plastic containers in water. See a few examples of popular brand BelGioso fresh mozzarella here.(BelGioso.com )

    You'll also want to use fresh basil (even better if you can tear it off the plant right before serving), sweet summer peaches (the pièce de résistance for this version of caprese) and a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

    Oh sweet peaches! I'm so glad you've made your annual summer return! Peach season is far too short so now is the time to try this tasty summer salad!

    Fresh Peach Caprese Salad

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    Peach Caprese

    Sweet summer peaches plus the classic caprese ingredients …vine ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh picked basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar is a perfect light meal, appetizer or side dish.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Salad, Side
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

    Ingredients

    • 3 peaches cut into thick slices (peel first if desired)
    • 3 to matoes sliced thick (vine-ripened, Heirloom, or tomatoes of your choice)
    • 6 oz. fresh mozzarella sliced (or torn)
    • Fresh basil torn into bite size pieces
    • Olive oil
    • Balsamic vinegar *
    • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

    Instructions

    • Arrange peach, tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter or individual plates. Add basil and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    * if you have time, you can make a balsamic reduction sauce by adding 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar + 1 tsp sugar to a saucepan. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 min. until sauce is reduced to about half and is a thick consistency.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 7.7g | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Cholesterol: 16.4mg | Sodium: 137.6mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 4.5g
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