Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze Recipe
A classic Caprese Salad with a twist, featuring ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze for a burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Tomato Layer:
- 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
Mozzarella Layer:
- 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
Basil Layer:
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Layer Ingredients: Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella on a serving platter, alternating them in a circular or row pattern. Tuck whole basil leaves between the layers.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the top, followed by the balsamic glaze.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes for added color and flavor variation.
- If balsamic glaze is not available, simmer 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
