Guest blog and recipe by Annie Siegfried @annie_siegfried.
Whether you're heading to a backyard cookout or hosting a casual gathering at home, this vibrant Red, White, and Blue Caprese Salad is the perfect side dish to celebrate Labor Day weekend—light, festive, and packed with flavor and gut-loving nutrients.
We’ve given this summer classic a wellness upgrade with the addition of Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant, a game-changing supplement that supports digestive health, immune function, and even your mood. Blended right into the dressing, it turns your salad into a functional dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
Why This Salad is a Gut-Health Powerhouse
- Just Thrive Probiotic & Antioxidant: At the heart of this dish is Just Thrive's spore-based probiotic, which survives digestion to reach the gut fully intact—where it can support a balanced microbiome, healthy inflammatory response, and optimal nutrient absorption. The addition of antioxidant support makes it a double win, helping combat oxidative stress, which is often heightened during times of travel, celebration, or dietary indulgence.
- Strawberries: Loaded with fiber and vitamin C, strawberries support healthy digestion and provide prebiotics that fuel beneficial gut bacteria.
- Blueberries: These antioxidant-rich berries help protect the gut lining and support brain and heart health. Their natural sweetness also balances the savory notes of the salad.
- Tomatoes: Rich in lycopene and vitamin A, tomatoes support both gut and skin health while adding juicy brightness to the mix.
- Mozzarella Pearls: A mild, creamy counterpoint to the fruit, mozzarella provides calcium and protein. Choose fresh, high-quality mozzarella to support a cleaner, gut-friendly option with fewer additives.
- Fresh Basil: Not just a garnish—basil offers anti-inflammatory properties and can help aid digestion. Its fresh aroma ties the salad together with a burst of herbaceous flavor.
- Olive Oil, Balsamic & Honey Dressing: Extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats and polyphenols that support gut and heart health. Balsamic vinegar contains acetic acid, which may help promote healthy digestion, while honey adds natural sweetness and can offer mild antimicrobial properties.
A Labor Day Staple That Loves You Back
This colorful salad is more than just a pretty plate—it's a delicious way to care for your gut health while celebrating the end of summer with friends and family. Whether you're focused on wellness or just want something light and refreshing at your gathering, this dish checks every box.
Happy Labor Day—and here’s to food that feels good!
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Grill, Chill, Blend—Your Gut’s Covered with Just Thrive
Looking for a simple way to turn your favorite summer treats into gut-loving goodness?
Just pop open a capsule of Just Thrive Probiotic and mix it right into whatever’s on the menu—smoothies, popsicles, salads, even BBQ sides!
With no taste and no smell, it blends in seamlessly while giving your digestive and immune systems the daily support they crave.
Plus, Just Thrive Probiotic is heat-stable and super resilient, so it keeps working no matter how hot it gets—grill it, chill it, or blend it into your beach-day drinks without losing its power.
