Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad

This red white and blue caprese salad is speckled with plump blueberries, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella pearls then tossed with balsamic glaze making a refreshing side to bring to all your patriotic potlucks!

Why this recipe works

Caprese salad is traditionally made with sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil. This simple Italian salad gets a delicious twist with the addition of blueberries, which also adds the pop of color needed to create a red, white, and blue caprese salad for the 4th of July or other patriotic holidays. It’s refreshing and light with tangy balsamic glaze to tie the flavors together.

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

BALSAMIC – Balsamic glaze can be made with a few simple ingredients, see our caprese salad for an easy recipe, or it can be purchased at most grocery stores. Look for it in the aisle with oil and vinegar.

MOZZARELLA – Mozzarella pearls are perfect for this salad as they are bite-sized and perfectly portioned. If you wanted to go the extra mile, you can instead use sliced mozzarella and cut them into stars with a cookie cutter.  If using mozzarella pearls, be sure to drain the liquid they come in before adding to the salad.

BASIL – Optionally chiffonade the basil leaves or keep them whole. You can also tear them into pieces, use herb scissors to slice them up, or chop them small and use them as garnish.

BLUEBERRIES – Blueberries are a sweet addition to this salad, and also incorporate the color blue shown on the American flag. Blackberries or strawberries are other tasty additions.

How to Make Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad

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1. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, blueberries, and basil leaves in a serving bowl and toss together to distribute ingredients evenly.
2. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the top.
3. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and coarse sea salt.
4. Toss to combine just before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Serving Suggestions

Another fun option for serving this red white and blue caprese salad is to place a blueberry, tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella pearl onto a skewer, drizzle with balsamic, and place on a platter for guests to grab and go. Otherwise, serve in a large bowl and drizzle with the balsamic glaze just before serving.

Serve at patriotic potlucks, cookouts, 4th of July parties, or any time you’d like – it doesn’t have to be limited to only festive gatherings. Enjoy!

More Red White and Blue Recipes

• Taco Salad Flag
• Mixed Berry Icebox Cake
• Patriotic Charcuterie Board
• Red White and Blue Fruit Salad
• Red White and Blue Marble Cake

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Red White and Blue Caprese Salad

A classic Italian salad gets a delicious twist with the addition of blueberries, which also adds the pop of color needed to create a red, white, and blue caprese salad for 4th of July parties!

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: 6 servings

10 minutes mins

Calories: 148

Author: Amanda Davis

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half. or grape tomatoes
• ▢ 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls drained
• ▢ 2 cups fresh blueberries rinsed
• ▢ small handful of fresh basil leaves
• ▢ ¼ cup balsamic glaze
• ▢ a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil 1-2 teaspoons
• ▢ coarse sea salt and pepper to taste

Things You’ll Need

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  Serving bowl
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  Cutting board
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  Chef’s knife

Before You Begin

• Coarse sea salt (such as Maldon’s flakey sea salt) and freshly cracked black pepper add some contrast to the sweetness in the blueberries and balsamic glaze.
• Optionally chiffonade the basil or leave them whole. You can also tear them into pieces, use herb scissors, or chop them small and use as garnish.
• Blueberries are a sweet addition to this salad, and also incorporate the color blue shown on the American flag. Blackberries or strawberries are other great additions to this salad.
• While this salad is certainly best enjoyed fresh, you can store any leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Another fun option for serving this red white and blue caprese salad is to place a blueberry, tomato, basil leaf, and mozzarella pearl onto a skewer, drizzle with balsamic, and place on a platter for guests to grab and go.

Instructions

• Combine tomatoes, mozzarella, blueberries, and basil leaves in a serving bowl and toss together to distribute ingredients evenly.
• Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the top.
• Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and coarse sea salt.
• Toss to combine just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 148cal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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