Name: Red, White & Blueberry Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pt cherry or grape tomatoes; 0.5 pt blueberries; 8 ounces fresh ciliegine mozzarella balls; 0.25 cup fresh basil; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses

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Red, White & Blueberry Caprese Salad

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Ingredients

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Red, White & Blueberry Caprese Salad

1 pt cherry or grape tomatoeshalved or quartered

½ pt blueberries

8 ounces fresh ciliegine mozzarella ballsdrained and halved

¼ cup fresh basilcut into ribbons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

½ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp black pepper

2 tablespoons pomegranate molassesor balsamic glaze

Instructions

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Instructions

In a large bowl, add in tomatoes, blueberries, mozzarella and basil. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle in olive oil.

Toss to combine and evenly coat everything. Pour into a serving bowl and drizzle on pomegranate molasses. Garnish with extra basil leaves (optional) and serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Your Components 🧊
Refrigerate the mozzarella balls and tomatoes for at least 30 minutes before assembly to keep them firm and enhance their natural flavors while preventing the cheese from becoming too soft.
Pat Dry for Better Texture 🎯
Gently pat both the tomatoes and mozzarella with paper towels before assembling to remove excess moisture, which prevents the salad from becoming watery and helps the pomegranate molasses coat better.
Balance Your Pomegranate Molasses 🍯
Start with just ½ teaspoon of pomegranate molasses drizzled over the salad, as its tangy-sweet intensity can quickly overpower delicate fresh mozzarella—you can always add more to taste.
Tear Basil by Hand ✋
Always tear fresh basil leaves by hand rather than cutting with a knife to prevent bruising and oxidation, which preserves the herb's vibrant color and aromatic oils for maximum visual and flavor impact.
Assemble Just Before Serving ⏰
Build the salad no more than 5-10 minutes before serving to prevent the delicate mozzarella from breaking down and the blueberries from releasing excess liquid that could dilute the dressing.