This Strawberry Caprese Salad recipe is so simple and delicious! Only four ingredients and a couple of minutes are needed to whip up this bright, fresh and sweet salad.
Like many people in this world, I love Italy and Italian food! I love the beauty and simplicity it offers with undeniably unique flavors. This easy recipe for Strawberry Caprese Salad is a perfect example of the Italian way of eating even though it’s a slight twist on the classic Italian Caprese.
Why this recipe works:
This Strawberry Caprese Salad is a sweet summer greeting from Italy and simply perfect for hot summer days! Picture sliced strawberries, and bocconcini mozzarella on a bed of balsamic vinegar and drizzled with tangy basil pesto! A fresh twist on a classic that will brighten your season!
How to make this easy recipe for Strawberry Caprese Salad:
I start making this easy Strawberry Caprese Salad by spreading a thin layer of balsamic vinegar onto the bottom of a serving plate.
Then, I slice the strawberries and alternate them with mild and creamy baby bocconcini cheeses creating the typical Caprese pattern.
The Basil Pesto Dressing is basically a couple of tablespoons of this protein packed nut free hemp basil pesto (or store-bought) and a tablespoon of white balsamic vinegar. In a small bowl mix the pesto with the white balsamic vinegar until smooth and runny.
Drizzle the Pesto Dressing all over the strawberries and bocconcini and serve your Strawberry Caprese Salad immediately.
This Strawberry Caprese Salad just screams summer! Serve it is a refreshing side salad, an appetizer or as finger food using whole strawberries and skewers.
Tips for success:
- I’ve had success making this Strawberry Caprese Salad using whole strawberries and stacking each strawberry with a ball of cheese on a toothpick. It makes for the perfect finger food.
- I love pairing this Strawberry Caprese Salad with some oven-warm cheesy garlic bread.
- This Strawberry Caprese Salad tastes best with a homemade basil pesto. I always have a jar of my protein packed nut free hemp basil pesto in the fridge and recommend you to try it! This easy green pesto comes together in just minutes and is super versatile.
Strawberry Caprese Salad
This Strawberry Caprese Salad recipe is so simple and delicious! Only four ingredients and a couple of minutes are needed to whip up this bright, fresh and sweet summer salad.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups baby bocconcini cheese
- 1 cup strawberries thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons protein packed nut-free basil pesto see recipe linked in description (or store bought)
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Take your serving plate and pour in the Balsamic vinegar.
- Alternate a slice of strawberry with a bocconcini cheese all around the plate in circles, lines or however pattern you like.
In a small bowl mix the pesto (try my recipe for nut-free pesto) with the white balsamic vinegar until smooth and runny.
- Drizzle the pesto dressing all over the strawberries and bocconcini and serve.
- Alternatively, you may secure a slice or whole strawberry on a toothpick, a basil leaf and a piece of bocconcini and drizzle with the same dressing.
Recipe Notes
- I’ve had success making this Strawberry Caprese Salad using whole strawberries and stacking each strawberry with a ball of cheese on a toothpick. It makes for the perfect finger food.
- I love pairing this Strawberry Caprese Salad with some oven-warm cheesy garlic bread.
- This Strawberry Caprese Salad tastes best with a homemade basil pesto. I always have a jar of my protein packed nut free hemp basil pesto in the fridge and recommend you to try it! This easy green pesto comes together in just minutes and is super versatile.
I adore the balance of flavours here, and the vibrant colours. I’ve featured it in my round-up of the best strawberry dishes (with a twist), thanks so much for creating it 🙂
Thanks for including me Ksenia! Fabulous collection!
Strawberry is my favourite food and Strawberry salad very tasty and looking very nice thank you “Mahy” for this post
Thanks so much Pansy!! Hope you make it!