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Strawberry Caprese Salad on a gray plate with a small bowl basil dressing behind it.
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Strawberry Caprese Salad

Sweet strawberries, slices of fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves are topped with pesto vinaigrette and balsamic glaze. It's the perfect summer salad!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caprese, caprese salad, strawberry caprese, strawberry caprese salad, strawberry salad
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

Caprese salad

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced and cut in half
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze

Pesto Vinaigrette

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients for the pesto vinaigrette in a small bowl and whisk together.
  • On a plate or serving platter, layer alternating slices of strawberries and fresh mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each. Continue layering until you've used all of the ingredients.
  • Spoon some of the vinaigrette over the top of the salad and drizzle on balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g