Caprese Salad
This fresh Caprese salad layers ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and optional balsamic glaze into a simple Italian side.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ripe tomatoes sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 12–16 oz fresh mozzarella sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves separated
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1–2 Tbsp balsamic glaze or to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Layer tomato slices on a serving platter, tucking mozzarella and basil leaves between them so each layer remains visible.
- Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with balsamic glaze just before serving.