Description
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze Bowl is a vibrant and refreshing dish that encapsulates the essence of Italian summer. Featuring juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil drizzled with sweet balsamic glaze, this salad is perfect as an appetizer or light meal. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it?s a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine)
- 2 large ripe tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and wash the tomatoes.
- Slice the tomatoes into thick rounds.
- If using larger mozzarella balls, slice them to match the thickness of the tomato slices.
- Layer the tomato slices, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves on a serving platter.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the salad.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg