Peach Tomato Caprese Salads all summer long. That's the name of the game! When it gets hot, we avoid turning on the oven at all costs and really load up on salads. This salad, a big glass of this stone fruit sangria, and a plate of smookie's for dessert makes for the perfect summer dinner to enjoy out on the patio.
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Why I Love This Recipe
I think we've all probably had a caprese by now right? It's the most epic combo of juicy ripe tomatoes and soft fresh mozzarella. Match made in heaven. But add some perfectly ripe summer peaches to the mix and it takes things up a notch!! Hello Peach Tomato Caprese!
I feel like this Peach Tomato Caprese is without a doubt the right move the rest of summer!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Red Onion
- Peaches or Nectarines – any stone fruit would be great TBH!
- Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes
- Baby Mozzarella Balls
- Baby Basil Leaves
- Salt & Pepper
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Lemon Juice
- Olive Oil
*See recipe card for full list of ingredient and instructions.
How to Make Peach Tomato Caprese
Step 1: Combine the stone fruit, tomatoes, mozzarella and red onion for the salad on a large serving platter.
Step 2: Whisk the ingredients for the vinaigrette together.
Step 3: Drizzle over the top and serve with any desired garnishes.
Tips & Tricks
And let's just take a moment to discuss how you should be picking peaches. In my book, it's the same way as an avocado. I tend to buy them a few days ahead of when I actually need them. That way I can buy them when they are still pretty hard, and then let ripen on my own kitchen counter. This way ensures that they aren't getting manhandled at the market by dozens of other humans! And you want to eat them just when they become a little soft with some give! Too much give means it's almost gone too far - so check on the regular and make this salad.
FAQs
Why do they call it caprese?
Caprese is an Italian dish with tomatoes and mozzarella! This is just a modern spin on a caprese with a bit of stone fruit during peak stone fruit season!
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Peach Tomato Caprese
Ingredients
- ¼ cup red onion sliced
- 4 ripe peaches or nectarines pitted and sliced
- 3 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup baby mozzarella balls halved
- Baby Basil leaves
- Maldon salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Kosher salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the salad on a large serving platter.
- Whisk the ingredients for the vinaigrette together. Drizzle over the top and serve.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
And let's just take a moment to discuss how you should be picking peaches. In my book, it's the same way as an avocado. I tend to buy them a few days ahead of when I actually need them. That way I can buy them when they are still pretty hard, and then let ripen on my own kitchen counter. This way ensures that they aren't getting manhandled at the market by dozens of other humans! And you want to eat them just when they become a little soft with some give! Too much give means it's almost gone too far - so check on the regular and make this salad.Nutrition Information
Need a few more ideas on what to do with all the summer peaches that are about to take over the farmers market - here you go!
I found this recipe in Womans Day magazine last summer. I made a copy but some of the measurements are missing for the lemon vinaigrette. I was wondering if you could give me the measurements? I would really appreciate it. By the way, I did make this salad for my family and it was a big hit. I'm hoping to make it again this year.
Thank you so very much.
Use this one! xx
https://whatsgabycooking.com/the-perfect-french-dijon-vinaigrette/
Could you use white wine vinegar instead of red? And would it taste ok to use canned peaches if fresh aren’t available?
yes to the vinegar!! and canned peaches sadly won't have the same freshness! I'd use those to make my cobbler tho!!
My family and I are LOVING this recipe. Ive already made it 3 times with our local Texas peaches, a HIT for the summer! Also a beautiful side to bring to a dinner party to impress & easy to prepare in a pinch. Don’t pass over this one!
I’ve been trying to remember a salad I made in Tuscany over 25 years ago. I used beautiful peaches and tomatoes, with basil and buffalo mozzarella. With something else……I couldn’t recall what the recipe missed until I read your version. The sliced red onions! Superb balance. Thanks so much.
This is so delicious. Do yourself a favor and make it this summer.
Honestly! The best! Just make it!
The strongest of 5 stars!! This was so dang delish. I’m making it again tomorrow! So flavorful and bold. I thought tomatoes and peaches? But WHAT A TREAT!