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

  • 14 cup basil leaves, roughly shredded

  • 13 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.

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