California Plum Caprese Salad Recipe

California Plum Caprese Salad Recipe

  • Pomegranate Drizzle:
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • Caprese Salad:
  • 2 black California plums, pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1 green California plum, pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  1. Place pomegranate juice in a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until reduced to 2 tablespoons. Stir in vinegar and sugar; cover and chill until ready to use. To prepare salad, arrange plum slices alternately with mozzarella on a platter. Drizzle with chilled pomegranate mixture and olive oil; sprinkle with basil and lemon zest. Serve as a salad or as an appetizer with grilled baguette slices.