Strawberry Caprese Salad (Nightshade-free)

This Strawberry Caprese Salad is a gorgeous side salad for summer (or spring) gatherings. Share this beautiful side dish at outdoor gatherings during the in-season fresh strawberry months to highlight them at their best. This twist on the classic is nightshade-free -- so no tomatoes, healthier and anti-inflammatory. Gluten-free, Low Carb

Course fruit salad, Salad, Side Dish, side salad

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword caprese salad, gluten-free, low carb, nightshade-free, strawberry

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 207kcal

Author Megan

Cost $8

Equipment

salad bowl
measuring cup

Ingredients

1 lb strawberries fresh, cut into bite-size portions
8 oz mozzarella cheese fresh, packed in water and drained -- Use small mozzarella balls, if available, for the best appearance with the size and shape of strawberries
1/2 cup basil fresh
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar -- I really love white balsamic vinegar for this salad, but both turn out deliciously. White balsamic is a little sweeter and less acidic, so goes great with strawberries. Champagne vinegar also works well.
1 teaspoon coconut sugar or maple sugar (optional), or honey (or agave; fine to use maple syrup if you use dark balsamic)
1/2 teaspoon quality salt (+ optional freshly ground black pepper)

Instructions

Combine strawberries, mozzarella cheese and basil in a bowl. (To make ahead, wait to add the basil until closer to serving time, as shown in photo below.)
Whisk together olive oil, balsamic, optional sugar and quality salt in a measuring cup, and pour over salad. Serve, garnished with extra leaves of fresh basil.
If tolerated, garnish with freshly ground black pepper.

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