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!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 222kcal
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