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Caprese Salad Recipe
This classic Caprese Salad recipe celebrates the simple flavors of summer with juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. The perfect Italian-inspired appetizer, side dish, or light lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Serves
4
Instructions
- 01
On a large serving platter, arrange the mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil leaves, alternating and overlapping as desired.
- 02
Make the balsamic reduction. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced by half and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 03
Make the salad dressing. Transfer the balsamic reduction to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Add the garlic and pour in the olive oil. Seal the lid and shake until the dressing is emulsified. Alternatively, transfer the balsamic reduction to a bowl and whisk in the olive oil and garlic until emulsified.
- 04
Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Season with the flaky salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
per serving · 4
- Calories
- 283
- Protein
- 12grams
- Carbs
- 14grams
- Fat
- 21grams
- Fiber
- 2grams
- Sugar
- 11grams
- Sat. fat
- 8grams
- Sodium
- 298milligrams
- Cholesterol
- 36milligrams
Variations & swaps
How To Serve + Variations
- A Caprese sandwich is my favorite way to take the flavors of a caprese salad on the go for a beach day or picnic.
- If you’re a purist (or it’s too hot to turn on the stove), skip the balsamic glaze and dress your Caprese salad with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt.
- Serve Caprese salad as a light summer dinner with good bread (or homemade sourdough!) and a green salad.
- Or serve it as a Summer Side Dish, with most any summer dinners. It goes with almost everything!
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