Kick Off Your Next Italian Entrée With Colorful Caprese Salad
Experience the essence of an Italian summer with a classic caprese salad. This vibrant dish showcases the perfect harmony of ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil, dressed simply with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and olive oil. A testament to the beauty of fresh, simple ingredients, this salad captures the colors and flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite.
Classic Caprese Salad
Serves 8
Ingredients
3 to 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced thick
1 (12 to 16 oz) package fresh mozzarella, sliced thick
Fresh whole basil leaves
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Pour the balsamic vinegar into a saucepan set over low to medium heat. Bring the vinegar to a gentle boil. Cook the vinegar for about 15 minutes until it has reduced to a thick but still pourable glaze. Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the glaze to a cup or bowl; let the glaze cool to room temperature before using.
To assemble the salad, alternate the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving platter. Dot the salad with the whole basil leaves.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze and olive oil onto the salad. Season the salad with salt and black pepper.
