Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

By Jennifer Segal

As pretty as it is delicious, this Caprese was made for summer platters.

Servings:

Total Time: 15

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 (6-mm) 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

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

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.
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.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (6 servings)Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 672mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

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