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Peach Caprese Salad

This Peach Caprese Salad is layered with flavors for a refreshing recipe all summer long. It’s an amazingly delicious spin on a classic caprese salad. Perfect for an appetizer, side, or main course. 

Peach Caprese Salad
Juicy peaches are combined with fresh Mozzarella and basil and topped with a white balsamic vinaigrette dressing for a healthy salad full of flavor.

Peach Caprese Salad: What Exactly Is It? 

A summery take on classic caprese salads, this recipe features many of the same ingredients but is given a bit of a twist. Instead of featuring plump tomatoes, it boasts the magnificent flavor of fresh peaches. Then, the combination of balsamic and good olive oil is elevated even further in a simple homemade vinaigrette that’s quick to make and out-of-this-world delicious. 

Light, refreshing, and full of depth, this salad is a warm-weather staple that’s guaranteed to be served on repeat. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also versatile and perfect for a light appetizer, tasty side, or refreshing main course.  

What You’ll Love About Peach Caprese Salad

  • With no cooking required, all you have to do is slice, layer, and serve. 
  • It can be kept completely vegetarian or bulked up with your favorite high-quality protein
  • There are less than 10 healthy ingredients in this budget-friendly dish. 
  • Fresh peaches are used to balance out the salty, savory flavor of Mozzarella.
  • Great for date nights, it pairs perfectly with white wines such as Chardonnay, Viognier, or Riesling.   
  • Fresh produce, creamy Mozzarella, and homemade dressing…summer recipes don’t get better than this. 

Ingredients for Peach Caprese Salad

Featuring simple and easy-to-find items, the ingredient list is short and sweet but packs tons of flavor for a healthy recipe you won’t be able to resist. 

  • Succulent fresh peaches form the base of this dish. Feel free to experiment with different kinds; try yellow peaches, white peaches, or even nectarines. 
  • A caprese salad essential, fresh Mozzarella is sliced and layered between the peaches for a rich taste and creamy texture that just can’t be beat. 
  • Simple yet understated, basil provides an herbaceous flavor that takes this peach caprese salad to the next level. For the absolute best results, make sure it’s as fresh as possible. Or, experiment with substitutes like oregano or mint for a bit of a unique take.
  • Keeping to the theme of renovating classic recipes, white balsamic is used instead of regular balsamic and paired with extra virgin olive oil. It truly doesn’t get better than this, unless you elevate the two with a bit of freshly ground black, using fresh peppercorns (we love our pepper mill) and sea salt…and we do! 
Peach Caprese Salad
Easy to make and bursting wtih flavor, Peach Caprese Salad is the perfect appetizer or light lunch.

Peach Caprese Salad
Commonly Asked Questions

Can I make this recipe in advance? 

This recipe is best served right away but can be kept refrigerated for a few hours. If you make it ahead of time, we recommend storing the dressing separately and drizzling it on top just before serving to prevent the ingredients from becoming soggy.

What’s the difference between balsamic vinegar and white balsamic vinegar? 

Both regular or “dark” balsamic and white balsamic vinegar are made out of the juice of grapes that have been extracted, boiled to a thick syrup, and aged in barrels. The primary difference between the two is in how long they are aged. For example, regular balsamic is aged for a minimum of twelve years in barrels that previously held batches of balsamic. Meanwhile, white balsamic is aged no longer than twelve years in brand new barrels. As a result, white balsamic has a much sweeter taste. 

How should I serve this Peach Caprese Salad?

We love to serve this recipe on its own, but it can also be paired with your favorite main courses such as grilled lemon chicken or marinated ribeye steaks.  


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Peach Caprese Salad

Peach Caprese Salad

5 from 12 ratings
This Peach Caprese Salad is layered with flavors for a refreshing recipe all summer long. It’s an amazingly delicious spin on a classic caprese salad. Perfect for an appetizer, side, or main course. 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

For Vinaigrette:

For Salad:

  • 2 large ripe, but not overly ripe peaches, sliced with skin on, almost 1/2 in. thick
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil

Instructions

  • Mix: Combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette, and set aside in refrigerator.
  • Layer: Arrange slices of peaches, mozzarella, and fresh basil leaves on top of each other.
  • Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette on top, and enjoy!

Notes

Grilled Peach Option: Heat grill to high. Once hot, set peach slices on top, and cook just until grill marks appear. Don't overcook.
Wine Pairing Note:  Excellent with a crisp (non-oaked) Chardonnay, Viognier, or Riesling.
*If you enjoyed this dish, please come back and give it a rating 🙂
 

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5.1mg | Sodium: 210.2mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7.9g
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Method: Grill

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32 comments

    • Moop Brown
    • 5 stars

    I’m a big fan of both peaches and caprese salad and I love how this recipe is a unique combination of both.

    • Tristin
    • 5 stars

    Such a great way to use peaches! This recipe made a fresh salad that everyone loved.

      • Amy Dong

      So happy to hear that!

    • Leslie
    • 5 stars

    Ahh..I have never seen caprese with peaches…I love this recipe idea! So easy and delicious!

    • Patricia @ Grab a Plate
    • 5 stars

    This is just lovely, and the perfect way to use some of the season’s treats! Love this twist on traditional caprese salad!

      • Amy Dong

      Thank you!

    • Megs
    • 5 stars

    Just a few ingredients but oh my! How delicious!

    • Jenny
    • 5 stars

    I’m currently in the salad lane. This tasty Peach Caprese salad is a strike! Cheers!

      • Amy Dong

      So glad you enjoyed this!

    • Sharon
    • 5 stars

    Simple peaches and creamy mozzarella make the perfect salad. The homemade vinaigrette is the perfect topping too.

      • Amy Dong

      Thanks, Sharon!

    • Nancy
    • 5 stars

    This is such a brilliant idea! While the traditional caprese is delicious I do love your use of seasonal fruit. Cheese and fruit are so great together.

      • Amy Dong

      We love the combo 🙂

    • Amanda Mason
    • 5 stars

    I’m so glad I found this recipe because I love the flavors of a caprese salad, but I don’t like raw tomatoes! Peaches are the perfect substitute!! So good!

      • Amy Dong

      We love the sweetness of peaches 🙂

    • E

    Holy. Cow. !!! We didn’t grill our peaches, and mixed them with fresh heirloom tomatoes from our garden, and didn’t mix the dressing, just drizzled the (reduced) balsamic and EVOO. We sat there, unable to keep from exclaiming “OMG this is SO good!” every couple minutes till it was gone…and believe me, great food is a constant in our house. I’m bringing this to a concert picnic at the Greek Theater next week and i know it will wow our friends!!! thank you

      • chewoutloud

      Yay, so happy you all liked this! It’s one of our favorites for summer. Have a great remaining summer!

    • kyliecooks

    My boyfriend loves the thought of a Caprese salad (though never tried) and he also loves peaches…never thought of the two together. Thank you. I think I might surprise him tonight.

    • trkingmomoe

    I think the grilled peaches would be good with the vinegarete as a stand alone side dish to a meal. Great idea. Thanks for.sharing.

      • chewoutloud

      You’re right, it would be good by itself, too 🙂

    • Conor Bofin

    Top job. Very creative with a few ingredients. I am impressed with the beautiful photos too.
    Best,
    Conor

      • chewoutloud

      Everyone, thanks for such kind comments! Glad you liked it 🙂 🙂 🙂

    • As A Verb

    I LOVE the twist on this! I would never in a million years have conjured this up! I cannot wait to try it out.

      • chewoutloud

      I don’t know why I went so long without thinking of this, either. Better late than never 🙂

    • Erin’s DC Kitchen

    This looks awesome, but we just used up the last of our peaches… 🙁

      • chewoutloud

      Don’t blame ya… peaches are so easy to eat up!

    • Jenny @ Ichigo Shortcake

    I really hope peaches will be in season for me soon, because you have given me serious peach cravings!

      • chewoutloud

      I think you’ll love them grilled 🙂 Hope to see you around again soon.

    • Tamara Leigh: The Kitchen Novelist

    Oh, oh, oh! Mouth watering!

    • roxyboots

    It looks soo mouth watering.

    • everyvariety

    Sounds tasty.

    • myhealthyohana

    Great idea! We are loving peaches this summer, they are so juicy 🙂

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