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Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze spells summertime! This easy salad combines garden fresh tomatoes with creamy mozzarella cheese, and is topped with extra-virgin olive oil, a balsamic glaze, and salt and pepper!
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Keyword balsamic glazed, classic caprese salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 222kcal
Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

  • 3 medium tomatoes - garden fresh is best!
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella
  • 10-12 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
  • sea salt (or kosher salt) - to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

  • Slice tomatoes into thick slices. Arrange on a plate, and top with sliced mozzarella, basil, a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Top with some kosher salt (or sea salt) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Serve salad immediately. Best at room temperature.

Notes

  • Tomatoes are always best kept on the counter at room temperature.
  • Fresh basil will turn black if stored in the refrigerator. It's best to store it like cut flowers, with stems in a jar of water. Place a plastic bag over the jar to create a sort of greenhouse.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1218IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1mg