Red, White and Blue Caprese Salad
Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD
| 1 min read
The red, white and blue salad provides a fresh and light option, showcasing seasonal produce with the sweetness of blueberries complementing the savory mozzarella and tangy balsamic glaze.
Total Time:
15 minutes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Difficulty:
Easy
Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1⁄4 cup basil leaves, roughly shredded
1⁄3 cup blueberries
5 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
2 Tbsp. balsamic reduction
2 Tbsp. olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Using a star-shaped cutting tool, cut stars out of the mozzarella cheese. Save the scraps for a pasta, dog treats or salad later.
Step 2
In a bowl, add tomatoes, basil, blueberries and mozzarella. Toss with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Finish by drizzling balsamic reduction on top.
