Insanely Easy Peach Caprese Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette

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Insanely Easy Peach Caprese Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette

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Sweet, juicy peaches replace tomatoes in this summery twist on Caprese, layered with creamy mozzarella, torn basil, and a chili-spiked honey vinaigrette that ties it all together. Bright, bold, no cooking required.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Calories: 230

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Salad:

3-4 ripe peaches pitted and thinly sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced or torn (or use mozzarella balls)
¼ cup fresh basil leaves whole or torn
Optional: prosciutto arugula, or toasted nuts

For the Hot Honey Vinaigrette:

2 tbsp hot honey store-bought or DIY: mix honey + chili flakes
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or white balsamic
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard optional, adds richness
Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
Don’t have hot honey? Mix 2 tbsp regular honey with ¼–½ tsp chili flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce and let it sit for 5–10 minutes before using

Method

Instructions

Make the Hot Honey Vinaigrette

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the hot honey, vinegar, olive oil, mustard (if using), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust: add more chili if you like heat, more honey for sweetness.
Pro Tip: Warm the honey slightly before mixing for better emulsification.

Layer the Salad

On a large platter or shallow serving board, layer the peach slices and mozzarella in an overlapping pattern. Tuck basil leaves between the layers. If using prosciutto or arugula, nestle it around the edges.

Drizzle & Finish

Spoon or drizzle the hot honey vinaigrette generously over the top of the salad. Finish with a few cracks of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt if desired.
Serve chilled or at room temp — either way, it sings.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

Optional Add-Ons

More crunch Add toasted almonds, pistachios, or walnuts
More heat Add thinly sliced fresh chili or extra hot honey
Creamier twist Use burrata instead of mozzarella
Make it a main Serve over arugula or farro, or pair with grilled chicken or shrimp

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