Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
This Caprese salad with balsamic glaze is a vibrant and easy Caprese salad recipe featuring juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, aromatic basil, and a sweet-tangy balsamic glaze drizzle.
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
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh basil (plus sprigs for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange the tomato slices on a cutting board. Sprinkle with sugar and ¼ teaspoon of salt, and let sit for about 5 minutes to enhance their natural sweetness.
- On a platter, alternate layers of sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and a few cracks of fresh black pepper over the assembled salad.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, followed by a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze—just enough to coat but not overwhelm.
- Scatter roughly chopped basil on top, allowing its fragrance to infuse the dish.
- Finish with basil sprigs as garnish for a picturesque presentation.