Strawberry-Basil Caprese Salad

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A sweet and savory twist on the classic Caprese, featuring ripe strawberries, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mozzarella balls, strawberries, fresh basil into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini), 1 pint strawberries (hulled and sliced), and 1/4 cup fresh basil (torn).
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat all components.
  4. Step 4: Let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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