If you’re looking for a vibrant, healthy summer appetizer, this Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad is the perfect pick. It takes everything you love about a traditional Caprese—fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes—and gives it a juicy summer upgrade with sweet, ripe peaches. This no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for backyard BBQs, light lunches, or elegant starters.
Fresh, colorful, and bursting with flavor, this Caprese with Peaches and Heirloom Tomatoes is drizzled with a simple homemade balsamic vinaigrette for that extra zing. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
🕒 Quick Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon flaked salt, divided
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 ripe peaches – halved, pitted, and sliced into half moons
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 6 fresh basil leaves
🥗 How to Make Peach and Tomato Caprese Salad
Step 1: Make the Balsamic Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of flaked salt until well combined and smooth. This simple balsamic vinaigrette brings out the natural sweetness of the peaches and tomatoes.
Step 2: Assemble the Salad
On a large serving platter, layer slices of tomato, peach, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves in alternating rows or a circular pattern. Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the top and finish with the remaining flaked salt.
🧾 Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 254
- Total Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Sugars: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Vitamin C: 33mg (36% DV)
- Calcium: 341mg (26% DV)