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Strawberry Caprese Salad

August 14, 2018 by Mahy, Updated March 7, 2021 5 Comments

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Quick Caprese Salad with Stawberries & Basil Pesto | www.twopurplefigs.com| #healthy, #italian, #pesto, #easy, #skewers, #fingerfood,

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.

Overhead shot of Strawberry Caprese Salad drizzled with pesto, served on a white plate with baguette slices and whole strawberries in the background.

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!

Overhead shot of Strawberry Caprese Salad drizzled with pesto, served on a white plate with baguette slices and whole strawberries in the background.

How to make this easy recipe for Strawberry Caprese Salad:

Close-up of Strawberry Caprese Salad drizzled with pesto, served on a white plate with baguette slices and whole strawberries in the background.

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.

Overhead shot of Strawberry Caprese Salad drizzled with pesto, served on two white plates with baguette slices and whole strawberries in the background.

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.

a mini mozzarella ball and a slice of strawberry smothered with green pesto skewered on a toothpick with a plate of Strawberry Caprese Salad in the background.

Drizzle the Pesto Dressing all over the strawberries and bocconcini and serve your Strawberry Caprese Salad immediately.

Overhead shot of Strawberry Caprese Salad drizzled with pesto, served on a white plate with baguette slices and whole strawberries in the background.

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.

half-eaten plate of Strawberry Caprese Salad smothered in pesto.

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 on a white plate
5 from 4 votes
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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.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword caprese salad, caprese salad with pesto, strawberry and mozzarella salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 96 kcal
Author Mahy

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

  1. Take your serving plate and pour in the Balsamic vinegar.
  2. Alternate a slice of strawberry with a bocconcini cheese all around the plate in circles, lines or however pattern you like.
  3. In a small bowl mix the pesto (try my recipe for nut-free pesto) with the white balsamic vinegar until smooth and runny.

  4. Drizzle the pesto dressing all over the strawberries and bocconcini and serve.
  5. 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.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Caprese Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 66mg3%
Potassium 42mg1%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 100IU2%
Vitamin C 14.1mg17%
Calcium 101mg10%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Quick Caprese Salad with Stawberries & Basil Pesto | www.twopurplefigs.com| #healthy, #italian, #pesto, #easy, #skewers, #fingerfood,

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Filed Under: Appetizer Recipes, Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: basil, basil dressing, basil pesto, bocconcini, caprese, caprese salad, fresh, gluten free, healthy, Italian, Italy, salad, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry caprese salad, strawberry salad, summer salad, taste of Italy

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  1. Pansy

    August 14, 2018 at 8:00 am

    5 stars
    Strawberry is my favourite food and Strawberry salad very tasty and looking very nice thank you “Mahy” for this post

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 16, 2018 at 9:38 am

      Thanks so much Pansy!! Hope you make it!

      Reply
  2. Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table

    June 29, 2016 at 7:24 am

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
    • Mahy

      June 30, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Thanks for including me Ksenia! Fabulous collection!

      Reply
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