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Best Grilled Peach Caprese Salad with Easy Balsamic Drizzle

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A simple yet elegant summer salad featuring smoky grilled peaches, creamy fresh mozzarella, and peppery basil, all finished with a homemade balsamic drizzle. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 ripe but firm peaches, halved and pitted
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, larger ones torn
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing the peaches
  • Flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the balsamic drizzle first: Pour the balsamic vinegar and honey into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.
  3. Cut the peaches in half and remove the pits. Brush the cut sides lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt.
  4. Place the peaches cut-side down on the hot grill. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear and peaches have softened slightly. Flip and grill for another 2 minutes on the skin side.
  5. Arrange the grilled peach halves on a serving platter, cut-side up. Tuck the mozzarella slices between and around the peaches.
  6. Scatter the fresh basil leaves over the top. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then drizzle the reduced balsamic over the top. Finish with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  7. Serve immediately while the peaches are still warm and the mozzarella is cool and creamy.

Notes

Choose peaches that are ripe but firm. Don’t skip the salt—it balances the sweetness. Watch the balsamic carefully as it can burn quickly. Take mozzarella out of fridge 20 minutes before serving for best texture. Grill marks are optional; flavor is what matters.

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Keywords: grilled peach caprese salad, summer salad, peach salad, balsamic drizzle, easy caprese, grilled fruit salad, vegetarian salad

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