Citrus Caprese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Citrus Caprese Salad with Honey Vinaigrette is a stunning, refreshing dish that combines juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and zesty citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits. Drizzled with a homemade honey vinaigrette, this vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer picnics, brunch gatherings, or as a light appetizer, it promises to elevate any meal and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 2 ripe heirloom tomatoes
- 1 large orange
- 1 large grapefruit
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into thick rounds.
- Peel the orange and grapefruit; segment them by cutting between the membranes.
- Layer tomato slices, mozzarella, and citrus segments on a serving platter. Add basil leaves for garnish.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth for the vinaigrette.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg