The Nourishing Home

living healthier lives in service to the King!

  • Home
  • About
    • About TNH
    • Contact
  • Meal Planning
  • Health & Wellness
    • Real Food Basics
  • Whole30
  • GF Recipes
    • Whole30
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Entrées
    • Slow Cooker
    • Soups & Stews
    • Sides & Salads
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Kids in the Kitchen
  • My Cookbook
  • Subscribe

New Twist on Caprese

By Kelly · 26 Comments

Cherry-salad-close-up
This unique twist to an old classic pairs balsamic-infused cherries with ripe avocado and just a splash of fresh lime juice – definitely an exotic flavor profile!

This beautiful and flavorful salad was the result of seeking more ways to enjoy fresh summer cherries. I was delighted to find that they add an amazing depth of flavor to traditional caprese. Unfortunately, fresh cherries are only available for a very short season. So if you’re like me, you may find yourself over-indulging in this delightful salad while supplies last!

What to do if it’s not cherry season? Simple! Just toss in some fresh organic strawberries instead – also fantastic!

cherry-salad

Print
New Twist on Caprese

Yield: Four 3/4-cup servings

New Twist on Caprese

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup fresh organic basil leaves, cut in thin strips
  • 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 20 fresh organic cherries, pitted and halved (or strawberries, see note below)
  • 8 oz. sweet grape tomatoes, halved (I used yellow for fun!)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • Optional: 4 oz. pearl-size fresh mozzarella balls, or diced fresh mozzarella

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add chopped basil, lime juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Combine well.
  2. Remove stems and pit cherries. Then slice the cherries, as well as the grape tomatoes, in half and add them both to the basil mixture; toss well.
  3. Drain mozzarella balls and also add to the basil mixture; toss well to coat.
  4. Caprese is best served at room temp. However, if you prefer it cold, place it in the frig for no longer than one hour.
  5. When ready to serve, gently fold in the diced avocado; do not overmix, especially if avocado is soft.
  6. Serve solo, or over a mix of fresh mesclun greens. So flavorful!

Notes

This delightful version of caprese is so fresh and delicious, but it doesn't keep well, so be sure to enjoy it within a couple hours or so of making it.

Recipe Variation: This salad is equally delicious with fresh ripe strawberries! Simply quarter about 6-8 strawberries and toss in as noted above.

3.1
https://thenourishinghome.com/2012/06/new-twist-on-caprese/

 

You Might Also Like:

Honey-Lime Fruit Salad {Yummy, Yummy!}
Strawberry Feta Salad (GF)
Apple-Carrot (& cabbage) Coleslaw

Filed Under: Salads ·

Comments

  1. Michelle @ The Willing Cook says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:53 am

    Yum! I can’t wait to try this salad. I’m headed to the store today to pick up cherries, so I think this will be just the right dish to make with them. What a great idea! I hope you’ll it share at Allergy-Free Wednesdays today.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 6, 2012 at 11:04 am

      Hi, Michelle! I hope you enjoy this! I have this one slated for next week’s blog hops, so I’ll definitely be sharing it on your link-up next week! Thanks again for all your kindness! Blessings, Kelly 🙂

      Reply
  2. Liz says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    This looks so delicious and after the great success with your coleslaw recipe I’m anxious to try this one too:)

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 6, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks, Liz! Hope you enjoy it! 🙂 Kelly

      Reply
  3. Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    wow this just jumps off the page! it is so beautiful! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 7, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Caralyn! You are so kind! 🙂 Blessings, Kelly

      Reply
  4. suzyhomemaker says

    June 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    This salad looks so interesting. I would never think to have cherries and avocado together. It inspires me to try avocado with different flavors.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 10, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks, Suzy! I’ve had a couple people say the same thing and have loved this too. The great thing about avocados is their mild flavor and creamy texture make them a great addition to many different recipes. I really like them in egg salad too: http://thenourishinghome.com/2012/05/avocado-egg-salad-gf/
      Glad to be able to inspire you to add more avocados to your diet – they are such a nutritious addition to meals!
      Blessings, Kelly

      Reply
  5. Denise says

    June 12, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Sounds good.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 12, 2012 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks, Denise! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Rogene says

    June 12, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 12, 2012 at 8:44 pm

      Thank you so much, Rogene! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Rachel Schichtl says

    June 13, 2012 at 6:50 am

    This looks great! Cherries aren’t readily available here so I’ll probably omit those but the rest looks delish!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 13, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Hi, Rachel. Cherry season does vary by location and some areas may not get them at all. This will need a little sweet in it to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and lime/balsamic, so I would recommend substituting in some fresh organic strawberries if you have those in your area. Enjoy! Blessings, Kelly

      Reply
  8. Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says

    June 13, 2012 at 10:21 am

    So clever, LOVE this idea! Delish, delish, delish! Pinning, pinning, pinned! Thanks for sharing this with Summer Salad Sundays, look forward to seeing you again soon!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 13, 2012 at 11:14 am

      Thanks, Debbie! So happy you like this and pinned it – thank you! Blessings, Kelly 🙂

      Reply
      • Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says

        June 14, 2012 at 12:02 pm

        I have chosen to feature your salad this week! I have tweeted it, pinned it and shared it on my Facebook page. It will be featured on Summer Salad Sundays this coming Sunday. Thanks for linking up and I hope to see you again soon!

        Reply
        • Kelly says

          June 14, 2012 at 12:24 pm

          You are so sweet, Debbie! Thank you so much! I am so glad you like it and appreciate your kind shout-out! You’re such a blessing! eHugs, Kelly

          Reply
  9. Inez says

    June 14, 2012 at 1:00 am

    Looking so yummie! Found you through Living Well Wednesday link party. I will definitely try this recipe, thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      June 14, 2012 at 10:30 am

      So nice to meet you! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a sweet note! Hope you enjoy it! Blessings, Kelly 🙂

      Reply
  10. Debra @ Sweet Kisses and Dirty Dishes says

    May 15, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Wow! That looks YUMMY! Never would have thought to put cherries in a dish like that, but it sounds good.

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      May 15, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Debra! Your site is so precious! Love the name! 🙂 Blessings, Kelly

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Herb-Day Thursday: Basil! says:
    May 15, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    […] New Twist On Caprese Salad from The Nourishing Home […]

    Reply
  2. 25 Healthy & Delicious Summer Salads {Plus 5 Tips for Creating The Perfect Salad} - Keeper of the Home says:
    July 18, 2014 at 12:52 am

    […] Seeds and Blueberries • Avocado Mango and Lime Salad with Citrus Dressing • Cherry Caprese Salad with Fresh Basil • Citrus Endive Avocado Salad • Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing […]

    Reply
  3. 67 Things to Make with Tomatoes! - Richly Rooted says:
    August 6, 2014 at 7:30 am

    […] A New Twist on Caprese @ The Nourishing Home […]

    Reply
  4. 50 Scrumptious Salad Recipes - Keeper of the Home says:
    June 1, 2015 at 1:02 am

    […] New Twist on Caprese @ The Nourishing Home […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Time limit is exhausted. Please reload CAPTCHA.

My New Cookbook is Here!

Welcome to The Nourishing Home!

I’m so glad you’re here and want you to feel right at home! My heart in creating this blog is to help you by sharing helpful meal planning strategies and nourishing GF recipes that are healthy, easy and delicious with thanksgiving to God! [Read More …]







All content (recipes, photos, posts, etc.) on this site is the creative property of Kelly Smith. You are welcome to share a photo via social media, as long as it contains a link back to the corresponding recipe or post from this site. However, you may not republish a recipe in its entirety in any form. For questions, or for permission to use a photo or recipe, please contact me via email at [email protected] Thank you!

Please Note: All content (recipes, photos, text, etc.) on this site is the creative property of Kelly Smith of The Nourishing Home. You are welcome to share a photo via social media, as long as it contains a link back to the corresponding recipe from this site. However, re-publishing a recipe in any form is strictly prohibited. Additionally, please refrain from adapting recipes without properly linking back to the original recipe, and keep in mind that simple substitutions do not constitute an adapted or original recipe. For details regarding recipe copyright law, please visit the Food Blog Alliance.
The Nourishing Home is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Privacy Policy
DMCA.com

Copyright © 2023 · All Rights Reserved · The Nourishing Home · Artwork by Nancy Panaccione · Site Design by Deluxe Designs · Log in