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Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad

Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad is a patriotic wreath-style salad with 1/4-inch tomato and mozzarella rounds layered with fresh blueberries, then finished with basil and a balsamic glaze drizzle. It’s built for quick assembly—no cooking—so you get a fresh, slice-and-serve look with juicy tomato, creamy mozzarella, and sweet bursts of blueberry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sliced tomatoes
  • 3 large heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes Slice 1/4-inch thick.
Sliced mozzarella
  • 1 lb fresh mozzarella Slice 1/4-inch thick.
Blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Use plump berries; tuck between layers.
Fresh basil leaves
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves Scatter and tuck throughout.
Olive oil
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Drizzle evenly across the platter.
Balsamic glaze
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze Drizzle in a spiral or evenly across the whole platter.
Flaky sea salt
  • 0.1 flaky sea salt Add to taste after drizzling.
Cracked black pepper
  • 0.1 cracked black pepper Add to taste after drizzling.

Method
 

Assemble the wreath
  1. Arrange alternating 1/4-inch slices of tomato and mozzarella in an overlapping circle or wreath pattern on a large serving platter, keeping the rounds evenly spaced for a uniform look.
  2. Tuck fresh blueberries in between and around the slices to fill gaps and create the blue accents throughout the wreath.
  3. Scatter fresh basil leaves throughout the wreath so they’re visible between tomato, mozzarella, and blueberries.
  4. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and then balsamic glaze evenly across the whole platter, using a steady hand for an even coating.
  5. Finish with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste, then serve immediately for the freshest texture.

Notes

For the cleanest wreath layers, slice tomatoes and mozzarella to the same 1/4-inch thickness and assemble right before serving. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 1 day; note the tomatoes and mozzarella may release some moisture. Freezing is not recommended. If you want a lighter option, use low-fat fresh mozzarella slices to reduce calories while keeping the caprese look.