Stone Fruit Caprese Recipes

STONE FRUIT CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• Halve the plums, peaches and nectarines, Pit the fruit and cut into slices. Halve the cherries and discard the pits. Place the fruit, basil and mozzarella in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil and then pour over the fruit tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

SUMMER STONE FRUIT CAPRESE SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Slice the fresh mozzarella and place it on a plate. Tuck in a few fresh basil leaves. Assemble the sliced peaches, nectarines and cherries over the mozzarella. Sprinkling everything with a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle with the basil vinaigrette. Sprinkle on the chopped pistachios and serve immediately!

STONE FRUIT CAPRESE

Steps:

• Pit the stone fruit and cut into irregular pieces. Transfer to a serving platter, then sprinkle with the lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt. Toss with your hands, then let sit until juices pool on the platter, 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust sugar, salt and lemon juice until the fruit tastes perky and bright - like the greatest stone fruit you've eaten.
• Tear the mozzarella into bite-size pieces and nestle it among the fruit. Tuck in the herb leaves. Drizzle the platter with olive oil. If the cheese looks dry, add a little more oil. Sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve.