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Best Easy Patriotic Red White Blue Caprese Salad Recipe

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A classic caprese salad with a patriotic twist, featuring cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, blueberries, and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil. Perfect for summer gatherings like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine or bocconcini)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Halve them with a sharp knife; if larger, quarter them. Place in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. Drain the mozzarella balls from their liquid. If using ciliegine, leave whole; if using bocconcini, halve or quarter. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  3. Rinse the blueberries and pat them dry completely.
  4. On a large serving platter, arrange the ingredients in rows or a circular pattern: a row of tomatoes, a row of mozzarella, and a row of blueberries. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
  5. Gently tear the basil leaves and tuck them between the ingredients.
  6. Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil evenly over the platter, followed by the balsamic glaze in a zigzag pattern. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  7. Serve immediately within 30 minutes of assembling.

Notes

Prep all ingredients separately and assemble just before serving to avoid a watery salad. Let mozzarella come to room temperature for best flavor. Use high-quality balsamic glaze for sweetness without acidity.

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