This easy July 4th Blueberry Tomato Caprese Salad is fresh, festive and bursting with sweet-savory flavor. It's perfect for outdoor cookouts, summer entertaining and celebrating any patriotic holiday and is made in minutes.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of July Blueberry Tomato Caprese Salad, Blueberry Tomato Caprese Salad, July 4th Caprese Salad
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
2cupsblueberries
4cupscherry tomatoes
1/4cupfresh basil
3tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
3tablespoonsoil
salt and pepper
sliced mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Wash blueberries and cherry tomatoes and drain.
Half cherry tomatoes and add to medium sized serving bowl. Add the blueberries, set aside.
Tear fresh basil over-top and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic. Mix gently to combine.
Slice mozzarella cheese into ¼ or ½" slices if not pre-sliced. Cut into small stars with a small star shaped cookie cutter.
Top the salad with the star cheese.
Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
Storage:
Store any undressed salad components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 1 day. Assemble and serve right before you're ready to enjoy,
We don't recommend storing leftovers as the texture can change — this salad is best assembled and served immediately.