Caprese Salad Recipe with Balsamic Glaze
This Caprese Salad is a fresh, no-cook Italian classic with ripe tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfect for summer lunches or light appetizers, it’s easy to assemble and full of bright, balanced flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese sliced into 8 (1 oz) slices
- 2 medium red tomatoes sliced into 8 slices
- 8 large fresh basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons balsamic glaze such as Wegmans or Trader Joe’s brand
Instructions
- Slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes into 8 even slices each.
- On a serving platter, layer in this order: one mozzarella slice, one tomato slice, one basil leaf. Repeat the pattern.
- Sprinkle the entire platter lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle evenly with olive oil.
- Add the balsamic glaze in a thin drizzle over the top.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve each stack (cheese + tomato + basil) as an individual portion.
- Enjoy fresh and at room temperature for best taste.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients to enhance flavor. Try swapping in peach slices for a sweet twist on classic Caprese Salad.
Nutrition (Estimated per serving)
Calories: 90
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 2g
Calories: 90
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 6g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 2g