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.
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- In a medium bowl, toss together the cut up tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves.
- Add olive oil to bowl, and lightly toss together.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the top of salad.
- Sprinkle salt as desired.
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:
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- You need this in your life. Make it today my friends.
Caprese Salad
A good Caprese salad relies on good ingredients, so seek out the best tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella you can find to make this delicious summer salad.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 medium heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 (8-ounce) ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Drizzle of balsamic vinegar or reduced balsamic
- Dollops of pesto
- Sliced peaches
- Mint leaves
- Avocado slices
- Strawberries (see this strawberry salad)
Instruction:
- Arrange the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- If desired, add ingredients from the variations list.
Easy Caprese Salad Recipe with Balsamic Glaze
FAQ
What are the ingredients for Caprese salad?
- Fresh mozzarella cheese. Look for soft, spongy mozzarella balls that are packed in water. …
- Basil. Only fresh leaves here! …
- Extra-virgin olive oil. …
- Freshly ground black pepper. …
- Sea salt.
What is the best tasting tomato for Caprese?
But you can also use any fresh garden tomato, cherry or vine tomatoes. I’ve used a mix of heirloom beefsteak tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. I try to avoid other varieties with high water content!
What 3 main ingredients in this recipe reflect the traditional Caprese salad and the flag of Italy?
How long does Caprese salad last in the fridge?
