Peach Mango Caprese Salad

Name: Peach Mango Caprese Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium peaches, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained; 1 cup chopped peeled mango; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; DRESSING:; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 3 fresh basil leaves; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil

Summer in the Midwest offers a bounty of fresh produce. I wanted to come up with something new from the harvest, and this bright, flavorful salad is the refreshing end result. —Richard A Robinson, Park Forest, Illinois

Ingredients

2 medium peaches, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 carton (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, drained
1 cup chopped peeled mango
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

Place the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. For dressing, place vinegar, basil, honey, salt and pepper in blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over peach mixture; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with additional basil.