Food and Recipes Recipes Strawberry Caprese Salad Be the first to rate & review! Celebrate the sweet taste of spring with Strawberry Caprese Salad. Fresh basil, strawberries, and mini balls of mozzarella dot this fresh salad. Serve Strawberry Caprese Salad over fresh arugula or as an appetizer with toasted French bread baguette slices. By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 18, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: IAIN BAGWELL Hands On Time: 20 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Yield: 4 to 6 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1 (8-oz.) tub fresh small mozzarella cheese balls 4 cups halved fresh strawberries Garnish: thinly sliced fresh basil Directions Whisk together white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, brown sugar, salt, and freshly ground pepper in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Add 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil and mozzarella cheese balls; toss to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours. Stir in strawberries; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over fresh arugula or as an appetizer with toasted French bread baguette slices. Garnish with thinly sliced fresh basil. Rate it Print