Red, White & Blueberry Caprese Salad

Name: Red, White & Blueberry Caprese Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved or quartered); ½ pint blueberries; 8 ounces fresh ciliegine mozzarella balls (drained and halved); ¼ cup fresh basil (cut into ribbons); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (or balsamic glaze)

By Reed Dunn

Jun 29, 2023, Updated Mar 17, 2025

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If you need a festive salad to celebrate this 4^th of July, this Red, White & Blueberry Caprese Salad is the one to add to your menu. It comes together in about 10 minutes and serves up the festive trio of Americana colors.

This is a great salad anytime during the summer months when blueberries are in season, and the pomegranate molasses – in lieu of a more traditional balsamic vinegar or glaze – takes it absolutely over the top.

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Red, White & Blueberry Caprese Salad

Prep Time: 10

Servings:

Ingredients

▢ 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
▢ ½ pint blueberries
▢ 8 ounces fresh ciliegine mozzarella balls, drained and halved
▢ ¼ cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons
▢ 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢ 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses, or balsamic glaze

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.