My Carolina Kitchen: Georgia Caprese Salad – a Peachy Southern Twist to an Italian Classic

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• Vinaigrette:
• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon champagne or white wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Salad:
• 4 ounces tiny water-packed mozzarella cheese balls
• 4 ripe peaches (southern if you can find them), unpeeled, each cut into eight wedges
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn into pieces

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare the vinaigrette by combing the ingredients in a glass jar with a screw top lid. Shake well to combine and set aside. Cut cheese into 1-inch pieces (or leave whole if they are small balls) and gently toss with the peaches. Add the vinaigrette and toss again gently. Add a little freshly ground black pepper and the basil and mint pieces. Serve right away.