Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
A fresh and simple Italian salad made with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- On a large serving platter, alternate and overlap slices of tomato and mozzarella.
- Tuck whole basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the salad.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top just before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality mozzarella and ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Chill the salad before serving for a refreshing touch.
- You can make your own balsamic glaze by reducing balsamic vinegar over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caprese salad, mozzarella, tomato basil salad, balsamic glaze, Italian salad
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