Caprese Salad Tomato Mozzarella Basil (Printable Version)

Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and basil with olive oil and balsamic glaze

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
02 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Dairy

03 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds

→ Condiments

04 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1-2 tbsp balsamic glaze

→ Seasonings

06 - Sea salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Layer alternating slices of tomato and mozzarella on a large serving platter, allowing each piece to slightly overlap the previous one for an elegant presentation.
02 - Tuck whole or torn fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices, distributing evenly throughout the arrangement.
03 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil across the entire salad using a slow, sweeping motion, followed by balsamic glaze in a decorative pattern.
04 - Sprinkle sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the salad according to personal preference. Serve immediately while ingredients are at peak freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something from a fancy wine bar
  • The balsamic glaze adds this gorgeous sweet note that makes people think you did something complicated
02 -
  • Let the mozzarella and tomatoes come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before assembling
  • The balsamic glaze is thicker than regular vinegar and that consistency is what makes it cling so beautifully
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice the tomatoes, it glides through without squishing them like regular knives sometimes do
  • If your mozzarella is too wet, pat the slices gently with paper towels before arranging so your glaze does not get watered down
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