Blueberry Nectarine Caprese Salad
From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.
Ingredients
For dressing
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- salt to taste, freshly ground
For salad
- 3-4 nectarines Diced to 1/2 inch pieces, with skin on, ripe
- 1 cup blueberries rinsed and dried
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese drained, small balls, ciliegine
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves roughly chopped or torn, loosely packed
Instructions
- Whisk together vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Toss together blueberries, nectarines,, mozzarella and basil leaves jn a serving bowl.
- Drizzle vinaigrette over fruit and cheese, toss to coat.
Notes
- To make ahead - do not add basil and dressing until ready to serve. Whisk together dressing, set aside. Toss together fruit and cheese, keep in the fridge until ready to serve. Just before serving, chop basil and add to salad, then toss with dressing and serve. Salad is best served the day it is made.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.