Easy Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Close-up of Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomato slices, basil leaves, and a balsamic glaze drizzle on a wooden plate.

Easy Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

A no-cook easy Caprese salad with balsamic glaze ready in 10 minutes. Layer ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil, then season, drizzle EVOO, and finish with a light balsamic glaze. Fresh, bright, and perfect as an appetizer or light lunch.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: brunch, dinner, lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 330

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

3 –4 ripe tomatoes sliced ¼ inch
12 oz 340 g fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 –3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil EVOO
2 –3 Tbsp balsamic glaze or reduction
½ tsp flaky sea salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method

Pat the mozzarella dry. Then slice the tomatoes and cheese evenly.
On a platter, alternate tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
Sprinkle salt first, then pepper.
Drizzle EVOO. Then zig-zag the balsamic glaze.
Serve at room temperature. Enjoy.