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Top view of caprese salad in a large bowl on a wooden cutting board

Caprese Salad

This Caprese Salad is light refreshing and easy to make with juicy heirloom tomatoes, grilled peaches, garden basil, vegan mozzarella topped with balsamic dressing. It's the perfect healthy lunch or light dinner for using up some fresh summer produce. Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, low carb and dairy-free.

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword caprese salad, cucumber tomato salad, healthy salad recipe, peach caprese salad, peach salad, salad with fruit, vegetarian salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 189 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe heirloom tomatoes , sliced into rounds
  • 3 large slightly ripe peaches , skin on or off, pitted and sliced
  • Olive oil
  • 8 ounces Dairy-free mozzarella-style cheese , we use Miyokos (or sub with regular fresh mozzarella), sliced into ¼ - ½” rounds
  • Fresh basil leaves

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil OR extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup , optional. Sub with preferred liquid sweetener, depending on sweetness desired

For garnish:

  • Pepper and flaky salt for garnish
  • More fresh basil leaves some chopped plus some whole for garnish

Instructions

  1. For the peaches: Preheat the grill or a grill pan (on the stove) on medium heat. For an outdoor grill, cut the peach into halves and remove the pits. For a grill pan, slice the peaches into ½ inch slices. Brush slices with a little bit of olive oil. Grill peach slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear. Carefully remove from heat and transfer to plate or cutting board and allow to cool slightly.
    Top view of sliced grilled peaches on a grill pan
  2. Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk or shake all the ingredients for the dressing until combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
    Balsamic vinaigrette in a white bowl
  3. Assemble salad: On a large serving plate, arrange the sliced tomatoes, peaches, mozzarella and basil leaves.
    A white bowl of sliced heirloom tomatoes and mozzarella slices
  4. When ready to serve, drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Top with fresh ground pepper, flakey salt and some finely chopped fresh basil. Enjoyed immediately.
    Top view of caprese salad in a large bowl on a wooden cutting board
Nutrition Facts
Caprese Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 3g6%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.