Description
This balsamic strawberry caprese salad swaps tomatoes for strawberries, creating a fresh, light dish with mozzarella and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine strawberries, mozzarella, and basil in a large bowl
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best texture
- Toss gently to avoid crushing the fruit
- Serve shortly after mixing for best results
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg