Stone Fruit and Tomato Caprese Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
6
servings15
minutes10
minutesA caprese salad is a simple Italian salad, typically made with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. We made a couple of changes by adding delicious summer fruit and crispy prosciutto and used creamy burrata cheese. This version will become a staple in your summer/early fall entertaining.
Ingredients
- For the Salad
4 slices of prosciutto
3 cups of mixed greens (we used spinach and arugula)
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half (we used multi-colored tomatoes)
2 plums, sliced
1 peach, sliced
1-1 1/2 cups of cherries, pitted
8 ounces of fresh burrata
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup of fresh basil, torn into pieces
- For the Vinaigrette
1/3 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil (we used California Olive Ranch)
2 Tbsp. of fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. of white balsamic vinegar (we used Alessi white BV)
1 tsp. of honey (we used Sue Bee Pure Clover Honey)
1/4 tsp. of salt
1 Tbsp. of fresh thyme
Directions
- Salad
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Break prosciutto slices into small pieces and place on baking sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until crispy.
- On a large platter, layer with greens, tomatoes, fruit, prosciutto, burrata and basil.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and top with salt and pepper.
- Vinaigrette
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, white balsamic, honey, salt and pepper. Drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Add fresh thyme.
Tips and NUTRITIONAL Value (source: Joy Bauer & Healthline)
- 1. Fun fact – a tomato is actually a fruit!! Tomatoes are a good source of many vitamins and antioxidants, including vitamin C and K, potassium and folate.
- 2. Peaches don’t get enough attention!! They are loaded with nutritional benefits. Peaches are rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and A. They also contain fiber which contributes to healthy digestion.
- 3. Cherries are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. In addition to containing vitamins and minerals, cherries are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. (source:healthline)
