Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
As pretty as it is delicious, this Caprese was made for summer platters.
Foto: Once Upon a Chef
Ingredients
6 servings
- 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)
Steps
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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.
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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 Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories26413% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$0.23
Per Serving
$0.04/serving
🏠 Save ~$0.45 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| heirloom or vine-ripened tomatoes | 3 | $0.75/kg | $0.23 |
| sugar | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| fresh mozzarella | 1 pound | - | - |
| Freshly ground black pepper | - | - | - |
| Extra virgin olive oil | - | - | - |
| Balsamic glaze | - | - | - |
| roughly chopped fresh basil | 0.25 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: Once Upon a Chef
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