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.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 204kcal
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: 8 | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1054IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 298mg | Iron: 1mg