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Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad

Red, white & blue caprese salad features a wreath-style ring of alternating tomato rounds, fresh mozzarella, and blueberries, finished with basil and a balsamic glaze drizzle. It’s a quick summer appetizer with juicy, bright colors and a classic caprese flavor combo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wreath-style caprese base
  • 3 heirloom or beefsteak tomatoes Sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1 lb fresh mozzarella Sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries Use plump, firm berries
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves Use whole leaves for tucking and scattering
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For drizzling
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze For a spiral-style drizzle
  • flaky sea salt To taste
  • cracked black pepper To taste

Method
 

Build the wreath
  1. Arrange alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella in an overlapping circle or wreath pattern on a large serving platter, keeping the rounds about 1/4-inch thick for even layering.
  2. Tuck fresh blueberries in between and around the slices to fill gaps and add the blue element, aiming for an even distribution across the ring.
  3. Scatter fresh basil leaves throughout the wreath so each bite gets a visible green accent.
Dress and serve
  1. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly across the whole platter so the entire wreath is glossy and lightly coated.
  2. Finish with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste, then serve immediately for the freshest texture.

Notes

For best results, slice tomatoes and mozzarella right before assembling so the rounds stay firm and juicy. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 1 day, though blueberries may soften and mozzarella may firm up—add a fresh basil sprinkle before serving. For a dairy-light swap, use part-skim mozzarella (or a plant-based mozzarella) while keeping the same slicing thickness for the same wreath look.