Description
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze is a delightful Italian dish featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and fragrant basil leaves, enhanced by a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- Ripe red tomatoes: 4 medium-sized
- Fresh mozzarella cheese: 250 grams (about 9 ounces)
- Fresh basil leaves: 1 cup, loosely packed
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into thick rounds.
- Slice the fresh mozzarella cheese into thick rounds.
- Layer the tomatoes and mozzarella on a serving platter, alternating between them and tucking in fresh basil leaves.
- Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Choose ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Fresh mozzarella, especially buffalo mozzarella, is ideal.
- Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for a richer glaze.
- Presentation is key; arrange ingredients beautifully for visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caprese Salad, Balsamic Glaze, Italian Salad, Fresh Ingredients