This peach caprese salad is an easy caprese salad perfect for a light summer appetizer. Switching things up from a classic Italian caprese salad, this version swaps out fresh tomatoes for freshly sliced summer ripe peaches.
In a small saucepan, add a ½ cup balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon honey and set over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until reduced by half or more. Transfer to a bowl and set in the refrigerator to cool more quickly.
While the balsamic reduction cools, slice the peaches and mozzarella. Place the mozzarella in your freezer for a few minutes while you cut the peaches, this helps it firm up just enough to make slicing easier.
Cut the peaches in half, removing the pit, and then into quarters. Cut the quarters in half and you should be left with 8 slices from each peach. Peeling is optional. Slice the 8oz ball of mozzarella in half, then turn cut side down and slice each half into 8 thin slices. Finally, tear off basil leaves from the stems and set aside.
On a large plate, arrange the slices of peaches, mozzarella, and basil. Alternate stacks of peach, then mozzarella, then basil, and repeat in a circular pattern until all the ingredients are used.
When ready to serve, top with some flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a drizzle of the balsamic glaze.
Notes
1) Alternative Lemon Dressing – If you’re not a fan of balsamic glaze, you can make a quick lemon dressing instead. Combine 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a ½ teaspoon of minced basil. Shake or whisk vigorously and use in place of the balsamic glaze.2) Thinner Peach Slices – If you’d prefer thin slices instead of wedges, you can get away with using just 1 peach instead. Slice and quarter the peach, but instead of cutting the quarters in half, cut into 4 thinner slices, giving you 16 slices instead of 8 wedges.3) Variations – There are a lot of variations to this recipe if you wish to switch things up or look for other ideas on how to serve. Check the Variations section above the recipe card for numerous ideas.