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Prep time
15 minutes
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Serves
4
Author Notes
Though there is no reason to mess with perfection, if you can get your hands on some perfectly ripe peaches or nectarines they take a traditional caprese to the next level. —What We Eat Gals
Ingredients
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4
Heirloom tomatoes
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4
Mixed stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, plums, etc.)
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1/2
Ball of fresh Mozzarella
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1/4 cup
Mint, torn
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1/4 cup
Basil, torn
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1
Lemon, zest and juice
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Extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle
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Maldon salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Slice tomatoes into perfectly imperfect pieces. Do the same with the stone fruit. Break apart the mozzarella ball using your fingers. Layer the tomatoes, stone fruit and mozzarella onto a shallow dish. Top with herbs and the zest of a lemon. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil. Finish with a shower of Maldon salt and fresh ground pepper. Enjoy!
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