This peach avocado caprese salad combines all the best of summer produce - tomatoes, peaches, avocado and basil with fresh mozzarella for a loaded version of the classic summer caprese. (gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian)
My love runs deep for caprese salads. Especially in the summer when tomatoes are perfectly ripe and flavorful and my basil plants are thriving. There's nothing more perfect for summer than easy, delicious caprese!
What Is Caprese?
Caprese (pronounced "cah-preh-zseh") is a simple Italian salad made of sliced fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil with olive oil, salt and sometimes balsamic vinegar. It's usually served arranged or stacked on a plate.
Why You'll Love This Caprese Salad
This caprese salad is the perfect summer side dish to make use of all that amazing summer produce, and an effortless yet stunning dish you can take to gatherings or enjoy on a lazy evening with a glass of wine and some crusty bread. A couple of extra seasonal elements come to into play on top of the traditional caprese ingredients - creating the perfect combination of fresh, sweet, juicy, creamy and herby, finished off with a drizzle of good oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
Not only is this gorgeous peach avocado salad insanely delicious, but it’s also so simple to make. That’s what I love about summer food - it tastes so good without you having to do much to it. All you need is some fresh, ripe produce for something amazing!
How To Make Peach Avocado Caprese
It's the ultimate no-recipe recipe. Slice the peaches, avocado and tomatoes. Throw it in a bowl or on a serving platter with fresh mozzarella and basil and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve!
More Delicious Riffs on the Caprese Salad
- Grilled Peach Caprese
- Everything Summer Caprese Zucchini Noodle Salad
- Grilled Eggplant Caprese
- Chicken Caprese Pasta Salad
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PrintPeach Avocado Caprese Salad
This peach avocado caprese salad combines all the best of summer produce - tomatoes, peaches, avocado and basil with fresh mozzarella for a loaded version of the classic summer caprese. (gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 large ripe tomato
- 1 ripe peach
- 1 small ripe avocado
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
- ½ cup fresh mozzarella (I like the pearls so there's no cutting involved!)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp good quality olive oil
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- Coarse sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice tomato, peach and avocado. Half cherry tomatoes if using. Arrange on a serving platter.
- Top with fresh basil and mozzarella pearls.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served right away, but leftovers will keep for 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
Keywords: summer caprese salad, peach avocado caprese salad
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