Description
A delightful Italian salad featuring ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (preferably buffalo mozzarella)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese into even 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Arrange the slices on a serving platter, alternating between tomato and mozzarella.
- Place fresh basil leaves between the layers.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the entire salad.
- Season with salt and pepper, then let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added freshness, consider serving immediately or keeping the balsamic glaze separate until serving. Experiment with additional ingredients for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, Caprese, Italian, fresh, summer, healthy