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Peach caprese salad with sliced peaches, heirloom tomatoes, basil and mozzarella.
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5 from 2 votes

Peach Caprese Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes

Summer isn’t complete without my Peach Caprese Salad. This recipe is a slight twist on the traditional Caprese salad and includes luscious ripe peaches, fresh heirloom tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. What I love about this recipe is how quickly it comes together, in under 15 minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Author: Luay Ghafari
Cost: $20

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper

Salad

  • 3 Ripe peaches - Sliced into thin wedges
  • 3-4 Heirloom tomatoes - Sliced into wedges
  • ¼-½ cup Fresh basil leaves - Whole or chopped
  • 1 Ball of fresh mozzarella
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Balsamic Glaze - Optional

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. In a bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to emulsify. This is also your opportunity to add any other flavorings you want to like dried herbs, fresh herbs, mustard, etc.
  • Layer. To a large platter, layer the peach slices, sliced heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.
  • Add the cheese. Tear or cut up your mozzarella ball into bite-sized pieces and arrange them over the salad. Season everything is a big pinch of flaky salt.
  • Dress. Spoon over the dressing, making sure to cover the cheese, tomatoes and peaches. Drizzle the optional balsamic glaze. Serve right away.

Notes

Refer to the post above for step-by-step recipe photos.
Ingredient notes:
  • Fresh Peaches: Make sure the peaches you use are ripe and juicy. If you purchased your peaches and they are still a little hard, let them ripen on your counter for a couple of days before making this recipe.
  • Fresh Tomatoes: Summer fresh ripe tomatoes! Heirloom tomatoes are ideal because they are flavorful, juicy and colorful.
  • Herbs: Basil makes sense here, as this is a caprese after all. I wouldn’t try substituting it with another herb, but you can certainly add some fresh parsley or fresh chives to amp up the flavor.
  • Cheese: A caprese is prepared with a fresh ball of mozzarella cheese or buffalo mozzarella. You can find soft fresh mozzarella sold in bags or containers at your local grocery store.
  • Acid: I am using red wine vinegar in this recipe, but feel free to use aged balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar. You can also drizzle the salad with balsamic glaze at the end for flavor (it also makes the dish even prettier).
 
Additions: sliced red onion, olives, a drizzle of honey, a squeeze of lemon juice.
Other recipes to try: Burrata Caprese, Burrata Bruschetta, Tomato Pie, and Marinated Tomatoes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg