An appetizer, a side dish, or a main course, the Caprese Salad with Peaches is a perfect blend of summer colors and flavors, a small variation of the classic Caprese with tomatoes and mozzarella.
We added yellow peaches, perfectly ripe, sweet, and juicy to give an extra touch to a classic, always no-cook but if you prefer, you can grill the peaches already sliced for a few moments on each side to add a crisp note that I think fits perfectly.
Then the dressing, basil, extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt, and oregano, and it’s done. Below, I leave you more perfect summer salads for any moment, and then as always, let’s go right under the photo to discover how to prepare Caprese Salad with Peaches!
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Energy 526.61 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 40.10 (g) of which sugars 14.68 (g)
- Proteins 16.85 (g)
- Fat 34.35 (g) of which saturated 19.05 (g)of which unsaturated 0.19 (g)
- Fibers 6.23 (g)
- Sodium 465.47 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 375 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Caprese Salad with Peaches
- 3 buffalo mozzarella (125 g each)
- 2 oxheart tomatoes
- 3 yellow peaches
- 1 sprig basil
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste oregano (fresh or dried)
Preparation of Caprese Salad with Peaches
You can grill the Peaches for a few moments on each side if you want a different texture contrast.
Wash and dry the peaches and tomatoes, cut the peaches into not too thin slices or if you prefer, you can cut them into wedges.
Cut the tomatoes into thick rounds, season them with a pinch of salt and set aside.
Cut the mozzarella into slices and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a serving dish or a shallow dish, arrange in order, a slice of tomato, one of peach and one of mozzarella until all ingredients are used.
Slightly overlap them so the dressing can penetrate all the ingredients.
Sprinkle with some leaves of fresh basil (chopped if large), fresh or dried oregano, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
If you wish, you can add more salt on top and also freshly ground black pepper.
Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Storage, tips, and variations
You can store it in the refrigerator for a few hours.
If you want to add a crunchy note you can grill the peaches for a few moments on each side in a grill pan without adding fats.
Dress the Caprese with Peaches also with some lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar)
Use a quality buffalo mozzarella, preferably freshly made, and pat it well to prevent it from releasing its whey during preparation.
With some freshly ground black pepper, you’ll add an extra touch.
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