Name: Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
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 (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

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

By Jenn Segal

In this jazzed up Caprese salad, a balsamic glaze adds a pop of tangy-sweet flavor to every bite.

Servings: 4-6 servings

Total Time: 15 Minutes

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 (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

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: 264
Fat: 19 g
Saturated fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Sugar: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 17 g
Sodium: 672 mg
Cholesterol: 60 mg

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.