This Peach Caprese Salad is bright, flavorful, and so easy to make! It's a peach spin on the classic Caprese salad, and I guarantee that your guests are going to love it! It's made with summer peaches and juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fresh basil. This salad is refreshing, simple, and takes almost no effort. Serve it as an appetizer or as a side at BBQs!
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Why You'll Love This Peach Caprese Salad
A peach twist on the classic - This salad is just like your favorite Caprese salad but with added peaches! The combination of sweet peaches and juicy tomatoes is so delicious, and it's always a hit at summer parties and BBQs!
So simple and easy - All you have to do to make this salad is just slice everything and arrange it on a large serving platter! There's no mixing bowl, no cooking, and no complicated ingredients. Just 6 simple ingredients and about 15 minutes of time.
Great for any occasion - You can serve this salad as a starter or an appetizer on its own or with crusty bread. It's also delicious as a side with roasted or grilled chicken, meat, fish, or even seafood. I even like eating it for lunch or a light dinner with buttered sourdough bread!
Ingredients
- Peaches - I recommend using freestone yellow peaches. Choose ripe, juicy, and sweet peaches that aren't overly soft so they keep their shape.
- Tomatoes - I like using Roma tomatoes, but any large tomatoes work. Heirloom tomatoes are a great option.
- Mozzarella - Just like a classic Caprese, fresh mozzarella can't be missing in this salad.
- Fresh basil - I like using a mix of smaller and bigger leaves to make the salad extra pretty. Dried basil won't work here, you want to use only fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Extra virgin olive oil - Pick a good quality olive oil, you only need a small drizzle to flavor the salad.
- Balsamic glaze - Balsamic glaze, also called balsamic reductio,n is reduced (cooked down) balsamic vinegar. It's thicker and sweeter than the vinegar, and its flavor is more concentrated. I highly recommend adding it, it goes really great with the peaches.
- Flaky sea salt and pepper - Salt and pepper are the only seasonings this salad needs. I like using flaky salt (Maldon salt) and freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
- No tomatoes - You can make the peaches the primary focus of the salad by skipping the tomatoes. You could also add halved grape or cherry tomatoes if you don't have Roma tomatoes.
- Nectarines - If you don't have peaches, nectarines are a great substitute. They have a similar flavor, but they're slightly less sweet. They're firmer and aren't fuzzy on the outside. You could potentially also try using other stone fruit like plums!
- Vegan cheese - If you want to keep this salad dairy-free, use vegan mozzarella or any other soft, mild vegan cheese.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Slice your peaches, tomatoes, and mozzarella into approximately ¼-inch thick slices. Make sure to use a sharp knife to avoid smushing the peaches and tomatoes.
- Arrange the sliced peaches, tomatoes, mozzarella, and whole fresh basil leaves on a large serving plate alternating between the four.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
You can serve this salad on its own or with crusty bread or a toasted baguette as a starter or an appetizer. It's also delicious served as a side with practically anything in the summer, especially anything from the grill! Try it with roasted or grilled chicken, meat, steak, fish, or seafood. I like eating it with toasted sourdough for a light dinner or a quick lunch as well.
Storing
This salad is best enjoyed the same day it's made. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. If you store it any longer than that, the tomatoes and peaches will release too much juice, and the mozzarella will become tough.
FAQs
Caprese is an Italian salad made with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. The salad is seasoned with sea salt and drizzled with olive oil and often also balsamic glaze. This peach one is the same thing, just with added peaches!
Caprese means Capri in Italian, so the literal translation of Caprese salad is "Salad of Capri". Capri is an island in the Bay of Naples where it's believed this salad originated.
I like using Roma tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes. Any large tomato will work.
I recommend using yellow freestone peaches. They're sweet and juicy, and the pit is easy to remove.
More Savory Peach Recipes
If you're looking for more savory peach recipes, definitely check out the two below! I also added a nectarine salad because nectarines are super similar and could be replaced with peaches as well. Head over to Salads to see all the latest ones.
- Tomato Peach Bruschetta - The best bruschetta I've ever had!
- Peach Pico de Gallo - Delicious with tortilla chips or in tacos.
- Nectarine Salad - Refreshing summer salad with radishes and blue cheese.
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Print📖 Recipe
Peach Caprese Salad
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Peach Caprese Salad is bright, flavorful, and so easy to make! Serve it as an appetizer or as a side at BBQs!
Ingredients
- 2 peaches, pitted
- 3-4 Roma tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoon balsamic glaze (also called balsamic reduction)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt (Maldon salt)
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice your peaches, tomatoes, and mozzarella into approximately ¼-inch thick slices. Make sure to use a sharp knife for clean slices.
- Arrange the sliced peaches, tomatoes, mozzarella, and whole fresh basil leaves on a large serving plate, alternating between the four.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze, and season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. The tomatoes and peaches release a lot of water as they sit with the balsamic glaze and sea salt.
Yu says
I love this salad; it is so refreshing and loaded with flavors! It was the perfect summer salad for our grill party!
Carrie Robinson says
Caprese salads are one of my favorites to make during the summer months. :) I am loving the addition of the peaches to this classic salad.
Katie Crenshaw says
This is the perfect summer salad. The sweetness of the peaches and tomatoes pair lovely with the mozzerella.
Krysten says
Caprese is my favorite salad, never thought to make it with peaches! So excited to try this. I LOVE peaches!