Caprese Salad Recipe

Caprese Salad is an easy, classic Italian salad. The combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil are so beautiful on a platter and you will love the Homemade Balsamic Glaze.

Caprese Salad Recipe

Caprese Salad is an easy classic Italian recipe. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best! The combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil are a winning combination and you will love the excellent homemade Balsamic Glaze.

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 555 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs Ripe tomatoes ((3-4 medium) sliced 1/4” thick)
• 12-16 oz Fresh mozzarella (sliced 1/4” thick)
• 1 bunch Fresh basil ((1/3 cup basil leaves))
• 3 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 Tbsp Balsamic glaze (or added to taste (optional))

Instruction:

1. Start by layering slices of tomatoes on a serving platter. Tuck slices of cheese between each tomato so both are visible then tuck whole basil leaves between the cheese and tomatoes. Arrange the slices so you can see every layer.
2. Season generously with salt and pepper, drizzle all over with extra virgin olive oil and drizzle with 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze or add it to taste.

Caprese Salad

Prep: 0 25min0

Total: 0 1 0

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrition Facts: calories 248, Fat 17 grams, Saturated Fat 7 grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 167 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 0.5 grams, Sugar 11 grams, Protein 8 grams

Ingredients:

• 2 cups balsamic vinegar
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, thickly sliced
• Large bunch fresh basil leaves
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Large pinch kosher salt
• Large pinch freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. Measure the balsamic vinegar and pour into a saucepan. Bring it to a gentle boil over a low heat. Cook it until the balsamic vinegar has reduced to a nice thick glaze (but still pourable), about 15 minutes. Oh and one other thing, your house will stink. But it’s a good kind of stink, it’s a vinegary stink. Allow the reduction to cool to room temperature before you serve it.
2. When you are ready to assemble the salad, cut the tomatoes into thick slices. Arrange them on a platter, alternating them with the mozzarella slices. Tuck the whole basil leaves in between the tomato and cheese slices.
3. Drizzle on the gorgeous, almost black balsamic reduction. Then drizzle olive oil in a thin stream over the top. Finally, sprinkle on salt and pepper.
4. You need this in your life. Make it today my friends.

Easy Caprese Salad Recipe with Balsamic Glaze

FAQ

What are the ingredients for Caprese salad?

1. Fresh mozzarella cheese. Look for soft, spongy mozzarella balls that are packed in water. …
2. Basil. Only fresh leaves here! …
3. Extra-virgin olive oil. …
4. Freshly ground black pepper. …
5. Sea salt.

What goes good with a Caprese salad?

• Spaghetti Bolognese. …
• Pasta Alla Norma. …
• Layered Potato Casserole with Sausage. …
• Honey Chicken with Balsamic Sauce. …
• Caprese Panini Sandwich. …
• Steak Kabobs on Skewers. …
• Italian Beef in a Crockpot. …
• Chicken Marsala Pasta.

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