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Caprese salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil leaves, and balsamic glaze drizzled on top.

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

A simple and fresh Caprese salad with a sweet balsamic glaze.
Temps de préparation 10 minutes
Temps de cuisson 5 minutes
Temps total 15 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Type de plat: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingrédients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 ripe tomatoes sliced
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
For the Balsamic Glaze
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
For Serving
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

  1. Slice the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into even slices.
  2. Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a plate, alternating them. Tuck fresh basil leaves between the slices.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and honey. Simmer over medium heat until the mixture thickens and reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
  4. Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil over the salad. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtéines: 10gFat: 15gLipides saturés: 6gCholéstérol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFibre: 1gSucre: 10gVitamine A: 15IUVitamine C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgFer: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe, in-season tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

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