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 make this salad (almost identical) and add cornbread croutons and wow it’s delicious!
Looks fabulous for my first company dinner in 3 or 4 months! Serving with Salmon and aspargus!
Yes please!! The peaches are starting to arrive, so this will be perfect! Bursting with summer flavor.
Is there a good sub for red wine vinegar? Would white balsamic vinegar work?
you could do balsamic! white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar would be my first swap choices but balsamic is also delish
This recipe is so delicious and easy to make! I’ve made it multiple times and every time it has been a hit. I would definitely recommend this for barbecues, potlucks, just a random Sunday, any day will do!
This was delicious!! Have to try when peach season is in.
What would you suggest serving this with if I’m going to use it as a side?
Any grilled fish, chicken or steak recipe from my site!! Or a pasta
This looks like the perfect seasonal salad! Delicious.
Can this be made ahead? Or should it be served immediately?
maybe an hour or so ahead - but you dont want the peaches to oxidize
Delicious!! I added a little honey to it.
I have always been afraid of putting fruit in caprese. I think I might have to try it for this one! thanks for sharing!
Hi Gaby! How many people does this serve? I’m making it this weekend. It looks amazing!
6-8
Where xan I buy burrata in Dothan, Ala.?
You have completely convinced me of putting peaches in salad. It is the best!!
This salad looks so scrumptious. I think I'm going to try this recipe, but instead of mozzarella cheese, I'll use burrata. Tearing it up and arranging it over this peach and tomato salad must be absolutely fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration, Gaby!
Love your cookbook by the way