Peach Caprese Salad is the perfect way to enjoy beautiful summer peaches, tomatoes, and basil. This unexpected twist on a classic caprese uses peaches instead of tomatoes and is the perfect addition to any summer meal.
Serve it with my Grilled Shrimp Skewers and Healthy Potato Salad for the perfect summer meal.
Peach Caprese Salad
This Peach Caprese Salad is pure summer on a plate. There is something special about peaches, which really only taste good in the peak of summer. This simple salad features sliced peaches, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a delightful balsamic glaze. You can make it with or without sliced tomatoes, too. It's about as easy as a recipe gets, but it feels elevated and fancy when you serve it.
I spent a few years living in Macon, Georgia, after college for my first job, and living in "peach country" really made me appreciate a good peach. If you are lucky enough to get fresh southern peaches from the Farmer's Market, you are lucky, but they are also good from the grocery store. You can sometimes find them outside of summer, but the flavor is lacking. I love eating them plain, but this presentation is a close second. You also can't go wrong with Grilled Peach Caprese Salad, Peach Salsa, or Crock Pot Peach Cobbler. Now I'm serving the peaches to my boys, who also adore peach season.
To assemble the Peach Caprese Salad, I just layer the peaches, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on the plate. Carefully fanning them out in a circle. The final touch is a drizzle of rich olive oil and sweet balsamic. I also like a hearty sprinkle of sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.
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Why You'll Love this Peach Caprese Salad...
- Peach Caprese Salad is pure summer on a plate. This is my favorite peach salad.
- It's a simple and healthy dish, but it feels fancy when you serve it.
- It's the perfect way to use those fresh peaches.
- The soft mozzarella cheese tastes SO good with the sweet peaches.
- This is a summer dish you will want to make again and again.
Ingredients:
Here's an overview of what you'll need to make this Peach Caprese Salad recipe, but keep scrolling for the full recipe amounts.
- Peaches: Use ripe yellow peaches that are soft, but not super soft. The super-soft ones will not hold up as well. Cut the peaches in half to remove the pits.
- Fresh Mozzarella: Use your favorite creamy fresh mozzarella. Burrata will also be delicious.
- Fresh Basil: You'll need fresh basil leaves for this recipe. Dried will not work.
- Balsamic Glaze: You can make your own balsamic glaze or balsamic reduction or buy a quality one online.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: You'll need just a touch. If you are watching calories, you can leave this off.
- Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper
Instructions:
This is an overview of the instructions to make this Peach Caprese Salad, but the full, detailed, printable recipe is below in the recipe card.
- Slice the mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and peaches.
- Layer half the peaches, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a plate. Fan out in a circle. Repeat for the second plate.
- Drizzle each plate with half of the olive oil and balsamic.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Variations
I love this Baked Blackened Salmon recipe as written, but here are some fun variations.
- Mix up the Fruit: Other fruits that pair well with this are strawberries, graprefruit, orange, or blueberries.
- Mix up the Herb: You can also make this with mint.
- Add Meat: Add prosciutto or another dried meat.
FAQ
Storage & Leftovers
Cut peaches do not store well; they turn brown, so this recipe does not keep well or work well as leftovers or for freezing.
What fruit goes well with Caprese?
Peaches are among the best fruits to pair with Caprese. The sweet peaches work perfectly with basil and fresh mozzarella. Other summer fruits like blueberries and strawberries also work well.
What dressing do you put on Caprese Salad?
I don't add a traditional dressing to my Caprese; I use a combination of fresh, high-quality olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Peach Caprese Salad
Peach Caprese Salad is the perfect addition to your summer routine. Peach season is so short and fleeting that this is the perfect way to get more mileage out of those peaches. Especially if you are lucky to find some from Georgia! Serve this as a light dinner, or use these ideas to round out your meal.
As always, I'd love to hear what you think in the comments.
Make it a Meal:
- BBQ Shrimp Skewers
- Portobello Mushroom Burger
- Air Fryer Flounder
- Air Fryer Shrimp
- Air Fryer Salmon
- Lemon Pesto Salmon
- Blackened Mahi Mahi
- Cajun Shrimp Burgers
- Portobello Mushroom Steaks
- Grilled Cauliflower Steaks
More Peach Recipes to Love:
- Crock Pot Peach Cobbler
- Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
- Peaches and Cream Smoothie
- Fresh Peach Salsa
- Cedar Plank Salmon with Peach Salsa
- Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
More Caprese Recipes to Love:
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Peach Caprese Salad
Ingredients
- 6 ounce ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced thick (6 pieces)
- 1 ripe peach, sliced thick (6 pieces)
- 1 ripe tomato, sliced thick (6 pieces)
- 15-20 basil fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons high quality olive oil
- 2 tablespoons high quality balsamic vinegar
- sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cheese and vegetables.
- Layer half the peaches, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil on a plate. Fan out in a circle. Repeat for the second plate.
- Drizzle each plate with half of the olive oil and balsamic.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Storage & Leftovers
Cut peaches do not store well; they turn brown, so this recipe does not keep well or work well as leftovers or for freezing.Nutrition
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Jess @hellotofit says
I've never seen peaches and caprese salad together. Great idea, and happy birthday to your husband!
Sarah says
Perfect! Great minds think alike, I made the same salad a couple weeks ago and it is scheduled for next week! It might get bumped with a few other posts that popped up. I hate that I have to make everything so far in advance in the summer with our crazy schedule. I shared a salad a couple weeks ago and was suppose to share it last week but it got bumped and I have a couple people upset I haven't posted it yet. :/ No more sneak peeks I guess. Now I want the salad now but still waiting on my flat of peaches to ripen!
jill conyers says
I love traditional Carprese salad but I never thought to add fruit. Brilliant idea!
Lisa @ RunWiki says
This looks so good! I've been making my own version of peach caprese for many years-- I got the recipe out of Sunset magazine and have never gone back to regular caprese since. I'll have to try the Green Works to keep my kitchen clean.. I need all the help I can get!
Annmarie says
Peach Caprese is a brilliant and delicious idea!!! Looks so good!
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
This salad just looks like summer!
Shelley Marcy says
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Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Peaches, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic. The best things in life 😀
Tina muir says
Two recipes today! We are spoiled 🙂 This sounds amazing! I am loving all the peach recipes, it is one of the best fruits, and I would have never thought to turn it into a caprese, but wow, I bet it is so good! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for hosting 😀