Description
A classic Caprese salad featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with a sweet balsamic glaze. This simple yet elegant salad is perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter, alternating them.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use the freshest, ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor.
- For a richer balsamic flavor, you can reduce your own balsamic vinegar until it thickens.
- Add a sprinkle of pine nuts for added texture if desired.
- This salad is best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caprese Salad, Balsamic Glaze, Tomato Mozzarella Basil Salad, Italian Salad, Easy Salad, Summer Salad, Appetizer