Description
A refreshing twist on the classic Caprese salad, substituting tomatoes with juicy, ripe nectarines for a sweet and savory flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe nectarines, sliced into wedges
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into rounds
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the nectarines into uniform 1/2 inch wedges.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella into rounds of similar size to the fruit.
- On a platter, alternate nectarine slices and mozzarella rounds in a circular pattern.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between each slice of fruit and cheese.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the arranged slices.
- Apply the balsamic glaze in a zig-zag pattern across the top.
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian-Fusion