Description
A fresh and simple Caprese salad with balsamic glaze combines ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a classic Italian appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes and mozzarella into equal thickness.
- Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices alternately on a plate.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between slices.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Finish with balsamic glaze.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for best flavor.
- Fresh mozzarella works better than shredded.
- Adjust balsamic glaze amount to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg