Name: Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes (sliced ¼-inch thick); 12 oz. Mozzarella cheese (fresh, one large ball, sliced ¼-inch thick); 1 bunch basil (large); 1 cup balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (high quality); Sea salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste )

Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

It’s hard to beat the classic flavor combination of fresh tomatoes, Mozzarella cheese, and basil. However, this version kicks things up a notch with the addition of a rich balsamic glaze. When combined with a really good quality extra virgin olive oil, this is all you need to make this classic dish shine.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Add to Collection

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast, Salad

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 409 kcal

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes sliced ¼-inch thick
12 oz. Mozzarella cheese fresh, one large ball, sliced ¼-inch thick
1 bunch basil large
1 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil high quality
Sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Get Recipe Ingredients

Instructions

Directions:
Add a slice of tomato to four salad plates. Top each slice of tomato with a slice of fresh Mozzarella and a basil leaf. Repeat this pattern until you’ve added 1 tomato and approximately 3 oz. of Mozzarella to each plate. Finish each arrangement with a tomato slice on top. Set aside.
To make the balsamic glaze, heat one cup balsamic vinegar over medium-high heat until it begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1/3 of its original volume, stirring continually. When the liquid becomes thick and syrupy, it is ready to use.
Remove from heat and cool slightly. Drizzle the olive oil on top of each salad, followed by the warm balsamic glaze. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and garnish with additional sprigs of fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!

The balsamic glaze will cling to the back of a spoon when it is ready.

Disclaimer

Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 30g (46%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 67mg (22%)Sodium: 548mg (24%)Potassium: 139mg (4%)Fiber: 0.02gSugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 596IU (12%)Vitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 447mg (45%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword salad

Discover more from MenuCulture

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

MenuCulture Menu, Recent Posts

Classic Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze