Description
This Fresh Italian Caprese Salad is the perfect showcase of summer’s best ingredients — juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of rich balsamic glaze. It’s vibrant, refreshing, and takes just 10 minutes to make. Perfect for picnics, dinner parties, or a quick weekday lunch.
Ingredients
3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella into 1/4-inch rounds.
2. On a serving platter, alternate and layer the tomato slices and mozzarella slices in a circular or row pattern.
3. Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the layers.
4. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze.
5. Sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use room temperature tomatoes and mozzarella.
Optional: add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or a touch of garlic powder.
If you don’t have balsamic glaze, reduce balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook, Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caprese salad, fresh mozzarella salad, tomato basil salad, summer salad