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Fresh Summer Peach Caprese Salad with Tomatoes (15 Minutes)

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Posted by Jess Larson on August 14th, 2024
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This Fresh Peach Caprese Salad with Tomatoes is a celebration of summer! It has everything there is to love about the iconic Italian salad – peak-season tomatoes, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella cheese – with juicy peaches added to the mix. Sweet-savory and seriously stunning!

Made with 5 simple, seasonal ingredients and ready in 15 minutes or less. Naturally Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.

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An overhead shot of a large white platter and a small white plate of tomato peach caprese salad on a light pink surface alongside a striped cloth and a jar of vinaigrette.
Photography by Gayle McLeod
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Serves: 4-6

Stunningly Sweet and Zingy Peach Caprese Salad: The Perfect Summer Side Dish

Few summer dishes are as iconic as Tomato Caprese Salad—and for good reason! It’s light, fresh, seasonal, and always hits the spot on a hot day.

But sometimes it’s fun to play around with the classics! I love giving iconic dishes a twist using super-seasonal ingredients – like adding peaches to Caprese salad. 🍑

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Everything you love about the iconic Italian tomato salad, with juicy-sweet summer peaches added into the mix—a true celebration of summer, ready in 15 minutes or less!

Like peak-season tomatoes, summer peaches are juicy and sweet, making them a perfect match for mozzarella and fresh basil. The result? A seasonal salad that’s as low-effort as it is stunning. 💁🏻‍♀️

This peach Caprese salad is fantastic on its own. Pair it with a crusty slice of grilled bread, and you’ve got summer on a plate. It’s also a great feel-good side for any summery meal. Serve it with my Grilled Tuscan Steak or Grilled Asiago-Stuffed Pork Chops for the ultimate al fresco Italian dinner!

3 Quick Tips for Success

The beauty of this peach Caprese salad recipe is its simplicity – the fresh, ripe flavor of peak-season ingredients makes it shine! That said, 3 small details help ensure a fantastic result.

An overhead shot of ingredients displayed on a wooden board and a light pink surface: whole, sliced and halved peaches, mozzarella pearls, red onion, cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, fresh basil, and white balsamic vinaigrette.
This stunning summer salad comes together with just 5 simple ingredients: peaches, tomatoes, basil, red onion, and fresh mozzarella.

#1. Choosing the Perfect Peaches for Salad:

The key to balanced sweet-savory flavor is using peak-season peaches, which are extra juicy and sweet. They’re at their best during the high summer months, July through August.

For best results, choose peaches that are dark orange in color and give a little to a gentle squeeze.

If your peaches are still a little firm, that’s no problem – just let them ripen on your counter for 2-4 days before using in a fresh salad.

#2. To Dress, or Not to Dress?

Traditionally Caprese salad is served with just a touch of good-quality extra-virgin olive oil. When I tried following suit for this peach Caprese salad, I found the result was a bit underwhelming—naturally sweet peaches crave a pop of brightness from a light dressing!

I highly suggest prepping this salad with my go-to White Balsamic Vinaigrette. It’s light, tangy-sweet, and brings all of the fresh summer flavors to life.

An overhead shot of a whisk stirring a glass bowl of white balsamic dressing on a white marbled surface alongside dishes of honey and Dijon mustard.
White balsamic vinegar is a colorless variety with a lighter, tangier flavor. Whisk it with olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, and a touch of honey for a light, bright dressing.

#3. Avoid Bruising Delicate Peaches!

To assemble, add all the ingredients to a large bowl and gently toss to combine.

Peaches bruise easily, so work carefully! I use a large spoon to scoop from the bottom of the bowl, under the peaches, to combine without bruising.

An overhead shot of white balsamic vinaigrette being poured over mozzarella, sliced peaches, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil ribbons in a. large white bowl atop a light pink surface.
Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and toss to combine well.
An overhead shot of white balsamic vinaigrette being poured over mozzarella, sliced peaches, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil ribbons in a. large white bowl atop a light pink surface.
Work gently to avoid bruising the peaches!
An overhead shot of tomato peach caprese salad on a white oval platter atop a light pink surface. The platter is surrounded by a striped cloth, basil leaves, sliced peaches and salt and pepper shakers.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil leaves and coarsely cracked black pepper.
An overhead shot of a small plate of peach caprese salad alongside a large white platter of salad on a light pink surface. A striped cloth, jar of vinaigrette, fresh basil leaves, and salt and pepper shakers sit alongside the plate.
Enjoy with crusty grilled bread or alongside grilled steak, chicken, or pork chops. Summer on a plate!

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I can’t wait for you to try this Caprese Salad with Peaches! It’s the perfect easy recipe to use ripe tomatoes from your garden or fresh peaches from the farmer’s market. Enjoy it as often as you can during the peak summer season!

If you do give it a try, be sure to let us know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo and tag @playswellwithbutter on Instagram. We LOVE seeing your PWWB creations! ♡ Happy cooking!

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An overhead shot of tomato peach caprese salad on a white oval platter atop a light pink surface. The platter is surrounded by a striped cloth, fork and spoon, basil leaves, jar of vinaigrette and salt and pepper shakers.

15-Minute Fresh Tomato Peach Caprese Salad

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  • Author: Jess Larson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4-6 1x
  • Category: Entree Salads & Bowls, Side Dish recipes, Appetizer recipes
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Ready in 15 minutes or less, this easy Tomato Peach Caprese Salad is a celebration of seasonal summer produce! Toss juicy-sweet peaches, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil with a light and bright white balsamic vinaigrette.

A stunning side dish for any of your favorite summer dinners. ♡ Happy cooking!

Ingredients

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  • white balsamic vinaigrette (below)
  • 2 large peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
  • ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes (1 heaping cup), halved
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella ciliegine (heaping ½ cup), halved
  • handful fresh basil leaves (1 cup loosely packed), thinly sliced
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

for the white balsamic vinaigrette:

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (see Recipe Notes)
  • 2 teaspoons honey (or pure maple syrup, or agave nectar)
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season

Instructions

  1. Prepare the white balsamic vinaigrette: Add all listed ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper as desired. Whisk or shake to combine well. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Learn more! ⇢ 5-Minute White Balsamic Vinaigrette recipe.A close-up shot of white balsamic vinaigrette being drizzled from a spoon into a jar of dressing on a white plate atop a white marbled surface. Dishes of honey and pepper, garlic cloves and a glass of vinegar sit in the background.
  2. Assemble the tomato peach caprese salad: To a large bowl, add the sliced peaches, onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ground black pepper as desired. Drizzle about ¾ of the white balsamic vinaigrette over top. Gently toss to combine well – take care not to bruise the peaches. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.An overhead shot of white balsamic vinaigrette being poured over mozzarella, sliced peaches, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and basil ribbons in a. large white bowl atop a light pink surface. A striped towel, a plate of red onion and basil, and small dishes of salt and pepper sit alongside the bowl. An overhead shot of prepared tomato peach caprese salad in a shallow white bowl atop a light pink surface. A striped cloth, jar of vinaigrette and dishes of salt and pepper sit alongside the bowl.
  3. Serve: If desired, transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately with additional white balsamic vinaigrette and your favorite summer main dishes. Enjoy!An overhead shot of tomato, peach and mozzarella salad topped with fresh basil on a white plate atop a light pink surface.

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Notes

  • White balsamic vinegar is a variety of balsamic vinegar that’s a little less caramelly & syrupy than traditional balsamic vinegar – its flavor is a little milder & its color is significantly lighter. I use it here to avoid giving the vibrant peaches and tomatoes a murky appearance. Feel free to substitute with regular balsamic vinegar if that’s what you have on hand.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Portions: As written, this recipe yields a large salad, suitable for feeding 2-3 as a main dish (perhaps with another add-in) or 4-6 as a side dish. To feed a larger crowd at a summer dinner party or, feel free to double or triple as needed.
  • Serving suggestions: This tomato peach caprese salad is a great all-purpose summer side dish. We love serving it alongside everything from Bruschetta Chicken to Grilled Tuscan Steak, and everything in between! For a lazy dinner, we also often toss in a quick protein to bulk it up into a heartier meal. To keep things simple, toss in some shredded chicken or my Quick and Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken. For a next-level add-in, cube up some Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken or serve with Chicken Meatballs – delicious!

Storage and Make-Ahead:

  • This tomato peach caprese salad is best enjoyed fresh, immediately after it’s tossed together. That said, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.

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Hi there, I'm Jess!

If there’s 1 thing to know about me, it’s this: I am head-over-heels in love with food. I’m on a mission to make weeknight cooking flavorful, fast, & fun for other foodies, & PWWB is where I share foolproof recipes that deliver major flavor with minimal effort. Other true loves: pretty shoes, puppies, Grey’s Anatomy, & my cozy kitchen in Minneapolis, MN.

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