Insanely Easy Peach Caprese Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette
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.
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
Instructions
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.
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
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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