Blueberry Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
Experience a burst of summer flavors with this Blueberry Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad. Combining sweet blueberries and juicy cherry tomatoes, this vibrant dish is topped with creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil, all drizzled with balsamic glaze. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches, it’s not just a salad; it’s a delightful culinary adventure that will impress your guests and elevate any meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the blueberries and cherry tomatoes under cool water. Pat dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Add torn basil leaves for extra flavor.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss the salad to combine without squishing the berries.
- Serve immediately on a beautiful platter or individual plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider drizzling olive oil along with the balsamic glaze. Customize by adding nuts or swapping blueberries for raspberries or strawberries. This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.