Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

[Steak_lover01]

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to share one of my personal favorite recipes with you: Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze. It's a simple yet incredibly delicious dish that brings together the best of summer flavors!

INGREDIENTS​

• 3 heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into ¼-inch slices
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch slices (pre-sliced is fine)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Balsamic glaze (store-bought), for drizzling
• ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil, plus more whole sprigs to garnish the platter

INSTRUCTIONS​

1. Arrange the tomato slices on a cutting board. Sprinkle with sugar and ¼ teaspoon of the salt and let sit for a few minutes until the sugar dissolves.
   
   
2. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a serving platter, alternating with the sliced mozzarella. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over top, followed by an equal amount of the balsamic glaze (it's fine to just eyeball it). Scatter the roughly chopped basil over top. Garnish the platter with sprigs of fresh basil, if desired.

 

[rootme]

Wow, that Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze looks amazing! Definitely going to give it a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[muffinpony]

I love the combination of juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and the sweet tanginess of balsamic glaze