Caprese Salad with Balsamic
Enjoy a burst of Italian flavor with this easy-to-make tomato caprese salad, a perfect blend of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a rich balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- If the mozzarella does not come pre-sliced, slice the mozzarella.
- Slice the tomatoes in ¼ inch slices as evenly as possible.
- Clip and was the fresh basil only ripping the largest leaves.
- Layer the mozzarella and tomatoes on a plate.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper per taste.
- When the salad is ready to be served, drizzle the balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I used Brandywine tomatoes, but you can use whatever tomatoes are fresh and in season.
Nutrition
Serving: 8gCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 13gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 359mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1054IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 298mgIron: 1mg
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